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How to get fromElkhart to Amesby plane, shuttle, train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from South Bend, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SBN - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 22m
    $212–737

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    12h 53m
    $52–166

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station 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
    11h 39m
    $65–164

  4. Drive 423.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to Amescar car 423.2 mi
    8h 5m
    $78–112

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    6h 57m
    $139–509

Elkhart to Ames by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Ames via South Bend, IN, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 12h 53m.

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