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

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There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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
    10h 52m
    $70–173

  2. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    12h 2m
    $63–249

  3. Drive 345.2 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Amescar car 345.2 mi
    6h 9m
    $63–91

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MKE - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 46m
    $242–1,270

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    12h 3m
    $88–181

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

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus 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
    5h 29m
    $195–778

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    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
    5h 55m
    $89–326

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    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
    5h 43m
    $215–498

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mason City, bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    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
    6h 56m
    $83–378

Milwaukee to Ames by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Ames via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, UIC-Halsted, 900 W Harrison, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 12h 3m.

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