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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 40m
    $170–755

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

    cheapest
    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 5m
    $53–325

  3. Train, bus

    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
    13h 25m
    $73–162

  4. Drive 327.1 mi

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

  5. 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
    $209–1,004

  6. 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 55m
    $185–445

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Amescar car
    7h 6m
    $57–281

Gurnee to Ames by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest 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 13h 25m.

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