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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Champaign is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Champaign is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $170 - $700.

How far is it from Ames to Champaign?

The distance between Ames and Champaign is 376 miles. The road distance is 359 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Champaign without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $120 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Ames to Champaign, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Champaign is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Ames to Champaign.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 60+ hotels available in Champaign.

Ames to Champaign - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Champaign by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
7h 59m
$125–173
Drive 357 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Champaigncar 357 mi
6h 27m
$66–95
Shuttle, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DSM - CMI
6h 12m
$175–673

Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

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6h 13mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373.7 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Champaign. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines then take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Champaign in around 6h 27m.

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