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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Ames by train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo 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
    $72–238

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop 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 9m
    $65–195

  3. Drive 463.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kalamazoo to Amescar car 463.3 mi
    8h 27m
    $85–123

  4. Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AZO - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 52m
    $182–842

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

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo 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
    $194–836

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

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    7h 11m
    $214–556

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 52m
    $233–1,003

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

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 56m
    $221–1,033

Kalamazoo to Ames by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 12h 9m.

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