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How to get fromChampaign to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

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    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 1m
    $208–962

  2. Drive 357.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Amescar car 357.7 mi
    6h 28m
    $66–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    13h 50m
    $108–210

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CMI - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    5h 40m
    $208–532

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    13h 50m
    $97–224

Champaign to Ames by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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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 Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 13h 50m.

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