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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Indianapolis is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $210 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Indianapolis via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

How far is it from Ames to Indianapolis?

The distance between Ames and Indianapolis is 464 miles. The road distance is 478.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs $80 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Ames to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Indianapolis bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Indianapolis bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 2:48 PM in Ames and 3:48 PM in Indianapolis.

Can I drive from Ames to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Indianapolis is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Ames to Indianapolis.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 701+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Ames to Indianapolis - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Indianapolis by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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
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 Indianapolis (IND)plane DSM - IND
6h 23m
$184–892
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
14h 40m
$80–191
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
18h 23m
$171–436
Drive 475.6 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Indianapoliscar 475.6 mi
8h 26m
$87–126
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane FOD - IND
6h 18m
$212–583
Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Ames to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ALO - IND
9h 1m
$80–418
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSP - IND
7h 31m
$107–645
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 Union Station to Indianapolistrain
15h 53m
$108–261

Ames to Indianapolis by bus

7Weekly Buses

14h 40mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 461.5 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Indianapolis via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 40m.

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