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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Evanston is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Evanston is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $180 - $460.

How far is it from Ames to Evanston?

The distance between Ames and Evanston is 372 miles. The road distance is 333.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 9h 51m and costs $75 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ames to Evanston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Evanston is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Ames to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1128+ hotels available in Evanston.

Ames to Evanston - 6 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Evanston by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
4h 35m
$156–680
Drive 331.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Evanstoncar 331.7 mi
6h 13m
$61–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
9h 51m
$77–142
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
5h 7m
$143–590
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
4h 26m
$186–451
Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
5h 57m
$72–313

Ames to Evanston by bus, foot, and subway

14Weekly Services

9h 51mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ames to Evanston.

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Distance: 369.9 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Main via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and LaSalle/Van Buren in around 9h 51m.

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