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How to get fromDeKalb to Amesby bus, taxi, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from DeKalb to Ames by bus, taxi, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 27m
    $108–165

  2. Drive 263.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to Amescar car 263.3 mi
    4h 57m
    $49–70

  3. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 14m
    $164–701

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 5m
    $184–861

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 27m
    $194–501

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 312 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from DeKalb to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from DeKalb to Ames in around 4h 57m.

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