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How to get fromAmes to DecaturBy bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Decatur by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bloomington-Normal to Decaturtaxi taxi
    9h 2m
    $185–277

  2. Drive 346.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Decaturcar car 346.9 mi
    6h 33m
    $64–92

  3. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Decatur Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane FOD - DEC
    9h 9m
    $214–538

  4. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Decatur 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 Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DSM - DEC
    5h 34m
    $166–647

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

    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
    3. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Decaturtaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $272–770

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Decatur. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Bloomington-Normal, then take the taxi to Decatur. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Decatur in around 6h 33m.

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