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

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There are 6 ways to get from Wisconsin to Ames by bus, plane, shuttle, train, car, or taxi

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

    best
    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

  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
    $63–245

  3. Train, bus

    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
    $65–188

  4. Drive 345.2 mi

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

  5. 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

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 58m
    $208–978

Wisconsin to Ames by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Wisconsin to Ames. However, you can take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, 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 train from Milwaukee to Ames via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 10h 52m.

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