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

The cheapest way to get from Gurnee to Ames is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gurnee to Ames is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $55 - $90.

How far is it from Gurnee to Ames?

The distance between Gurnee and Ames is 392 miles. The road distance is 329 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gurnee to Ames without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $50 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Gurnee to Ames, including transfers.

Can I drive from Gurnee to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Gurnee to Ames is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Gurnee to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 41+ hotels available in Ames.

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

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

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

Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 42m
$170–755
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
11h 34m
$53–162
Drive 327.1 mi
1. Drive from Gurnee to Amescar 327.1 mi
6h 31m
$60–87
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
6h 56m
$190–475
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 48m
$199–954
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mason City, bus
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
3. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus
8h 9m
$58–345

Gurnee to Ames by bus and train

14Weekly Services

11h 34mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390.1 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Gurnee to Ames. However, you can take the line 565 bus to Sheridan Rd & Madison St, walk to Waukegan, take the train to Clybourn, take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 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 a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Ames via Sheridan Rd & Madison St, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 11h 34m.

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