There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Chicago, IL by taxi, plane, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
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Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
3h 44m$187–426Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
5h 4m$45–312Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus Omaha
8h 3m$80–207Drive 324.4 mi
- Drive from Ames to Chicago, ILcar 324.4 mi
5h 57m$60–86Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
4h 12m$149–615Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
4h 2m$174–795Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
8h 50m$58–141
Ames to Chicago, IL by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Chicago, IL is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Chicago, IL is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $180 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Chicago, IL station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Ames and Chicago, IL is 408 miles. The road distance is 326.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Chicago, IL without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 8h 3m and costs $80 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Ames to Chicago, IL, including transfers.
Ames to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Chicago, IL is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Ames to Chicago, IL.
There are 1140+ hotels available in Chicago, IL.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Chicago via Des Moines and Des Moines in around 8h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–143
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $104
- Flex Fare
- $143
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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