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

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

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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 36m
    $195–893

  2. Drive 346.1 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    10h 25m
    $138–190

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 43m
    $158–300

  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 51m
    $155–598

  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 23m
    $198–459

  7. Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    12h 50m
    $116–178

Ames to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Saint Paul Union Depot in around 10h 25m.

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