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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Gurnee is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Gurnee is to taxi and fly and train which takes 6h 26m and costs $180 - $440.

How far is it from Ames to Gurnee?

The distance between Ames and Gurnee is 401 miles. The road distance is 329.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Gurnee without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 38m and costs $50 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Ames to Gurnee, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Gurnee?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Gurnee is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Ames to Gurnee.

Where can I stay near Gurnee?

There are 109+ hotels available in Gurnee.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Gurnee by shuttle, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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, train
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
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
6h 41m
$180–805
Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
7h 45m
$51–322
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
11h 38m
$52–154
Drive 327.6 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Gurneecar 327.6 mi
6h 31m
$60–87
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
6h 26m
$188–436
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
6h 53m
$150–625

Ames to Gurnee by bus and train

14Weekly Services

11h 38mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.8 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Gurnee. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Waukegan, walk to Sheridan Rd & Washington St, then take the line 565 bus to Grand Ave & Ferndale St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Canal & Madison, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 11h 38m.

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