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

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There are 5 ways to get from Normal to Ames by bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 17m
    $109–168

  2. Drive 305.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Normal to Amescar car 305.9 mi
    5h 40m
    $56–81

  3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, shuttle

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BMI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 19m
    $171–741

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal 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
    7h 3m
    $197–767

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain 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 20m
    $214–917

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Normal to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Normal to Ames in around 5h 40m.

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