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How to get fromChampaign to Amesby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Champaign to Ames by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    8h 22m
    $126–175

  2. Drive  357.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Amescar car 357.9 mi
    6h 28m
    $66–95

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 51m
    $153–562

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Champaign to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Champaign to Ames in around 6h 28m.

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