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How to get fromIndianapolis to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Des Moines, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IND - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 51m
    $202–942

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    12h 49m
    $78–216

  3. Drive 476.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Amescar car 476.1 mi
    8h 29m
    $87–126

  4. Fly Indianapolis to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane IND - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 36m
    $207–572

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    8h 16m
    $200–814

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    14h 23m
    $79–223

Indianapolis to Ames by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 12h 49m.

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