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 35m and costs $180 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Rogers & Paulina via Des Moines, Jefferson & Harrison and State & Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Ames to Evanston?

The distance between Ames and Evanston is 373 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 10h 11m and costs $45 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Ames to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Evanston bus from?

Ames to Evanston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Evanston bus arrive?

Ames to Evanston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

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 1226+ 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 45m
$186–900
Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
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 56m
$44–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
10h 11m
$49–122
Drive 331.7 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Evanstoncar 331.7 mi
6h 13m
$61–88
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 1m
$148–630
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 35m
$186–421

Ames to Evanston by bus

14Weekly Buses

10h 11mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ames to Evanston.

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Distance: 370.5 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Rogers & Paulina via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Jackson & Dearborn, and State & Van Buren in around 10h 11m.

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