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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Milwaukee by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

    best
    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
    $205–993

  2. Drive 346.1 mi

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

  3. 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 55m
    $144–282

  4. 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 45m
    $81–165

  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 47m
    $141–550

  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 20m
    $194–461

  7. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus Minneapolis / ...
    13h
    $104–262

Ames to Milwaukee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest 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 Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

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