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

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There are 7 ways to get from Gurnee to Ames by train, plane, shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain 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 42m
    $170–755

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    11h 34m
    $53–162

  3. Drive 327.1 mi

    1. Drive from Gurnee to Amescar car 327.1 mi
    6h 31m
    $60–87

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Amescar car
    7h 8m
    $64–303

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain 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
    6h 56m
    $190–475

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan 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
    6h 48m
    $199–954

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mason City, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ORD - MCW
    3. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    8h 9m
    $58–345

Gurnee to Ames by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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