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How to get fromAmes to Milwaukeeby shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Milwaukee by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    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 General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DSM - MKE
    5h 43m
    $215–1,093

  2. Drive 346.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Milwaukeecar car 346.1 mi
    6h 10m
    $64–92

  3. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    10h 35m
    $99–192

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 53m
    $149–282

  5. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 50m
    $152–610

  6. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 10m
    $195–471

  7. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    6h 27m
    $178–730

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    11h 30m
    $86–166

Ames to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St. Paul and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 10h 35m.

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