There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Ames by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus Jefferson 804 / ...
9h 20m$75–135Drive 357.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Amescar 357.7 mi
6h 28m$66–95Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, shuttle
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CMI - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 50m$198–862Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DEC - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 16m$301–983
Champaign to Ames by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Ames is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 50m and costs $190 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Ames. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Ames via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Champaign and Ames is 374 miles. The road distance is 359.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Champaign to Ames, including transfers.
Champaign to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Ames is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Champaign to Ames.
There are 45+ hotels available in Ames.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Ames, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ames via Des Moines in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Decatur Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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