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How to get fromAmes to Champaignby bus, train, car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    13h 23m
    $98–241

  2. Drive 357.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Champaigncar car 357.3 mi
    6h 26m
    $66–95

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    15h 53m
    $166–426

  4. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane FOD - CMI
    9h 3m
    $213–524

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    13h 35m
    $108–221

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DSM - CMI
    5h 30m
    $175–713

  7. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 25m
    $207–850

Ames to Champaign by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 35m.

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