What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Bolingbrook?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Bolingbrook is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Bolingbrook?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Bolingbrook is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $180 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Bolingbrook?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Bolingbrook. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Bolingbrook/Old Chicago Park-n-Ride via Des Moines and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Ames to Bolingbrook?

The distance between Ames and Bolingbrook is 391 miles. The road distance is 309.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Bolingbrook without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Bolingbrook without a car is to bus which takes 11h 16m and costs $70 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Bolingbrook?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Ames to Bolingbrook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Bolingbrook bus from?

Ames to Bolingbrook bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Bolingbrook bus arrive?

Ames to Bolingbrook bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Ames to Bolingbrook?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Bolingbrook is 309 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Ames to Bolingbrook.

Where can I stay near Bolingbrook?

There are 211+ hotels available in Bolingbrook.

Ames to Bolingbrook - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Bolingbrook by shuttle, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
3. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Rte 53 & Lee Ln/Northridge Avebus
6h 12m
$137–540
Drive 307.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Bolingbrookcar 307.6 mi
5h 44m
$57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station to Bolingbrook/Old Chicago Park-n-Ridebus 755
11h 16m
$72–126
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
3. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Van Buren St to Rte 53 & Lee Ln/Northridge Avebus
5h 48m
$157–660
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
3. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Rte 53 & Lee Ln/Northridge Avebus
5h 40m
$185–421
Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
3. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Rte 53 & Lee Ln/Northridge Avebus
7h 1m
$71–293
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 38m
$95–180

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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2h 3mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ames to Bolingbrook.

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Distance: 388.7 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Bolingbrook, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Bolingbrook/Old Chicago Park-n-Ride via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 11h 16m.

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