What is the cheapest way to get from Decatur to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Ames is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Decatur to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Decatur to Ames is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 39m and costs $210 - $550.

How far is it from Decatur to Ames?

The distance between Decatur and Ames is 324 miles. The road distance is 349 miles.

How do I travel from Decatur to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Decatur to Ames without a car is to taxi and bus via Galesburg which takes 11h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Decatur to Ames?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Decatur to Ames, including transfers.

Can I drive from Decatur to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Ames is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Decatur to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 50+ hotels available in Ames.

Decatur to Ames - 6 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Decatur to Ames by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Decatur Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)DEC - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 12m
$195–807
Drive 347 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Decatur to Ames347 mi
6h 32m
$64–92
Taxi, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Springfield
2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
11h 42m
Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)CMI - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 29m
$299–931
Fly Decatur Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)DEC - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ames
5h 39m
$210–527
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Champaign
2. Take the bus from Champaign to Des Moines
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
11h 52m
$199–330

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

14Weekly Planes

7h 38mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 321.7 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Decatur to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to Decatur Airport (DEC) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the bus to Des Moines, take the taxi to Des Moines, then take the bus to Ames.

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