There are 5 ways to get from Ames to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, train, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to DekalbGreyhound US0155S
8h 10m$48–131Drive 264.1 mi
- Drive from Ames to DeKalb264.1 mi
4h 54m$49–70Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)FOD - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
7h 21m$187–443Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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)DSM - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
7h 49m$149–622Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- 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)DSM - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
7h 35m$174–762
Ames to DeKalb by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to DeKalb is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to DeKalb is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Dekalb via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Ames and DeKalb is 312 miles. The road distance is 265.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Ames to DeKalb, including transfers.
Ames to DeKalb bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to DeKalb bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to DeKalb is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Ames to DeKalb.
There are 11+ hotels available in DeKalb.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Dekalb via Des Moines in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://metra.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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/
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