What is the cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Ames is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Ames is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 5h 25m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Wisconsin and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Wisconsin to Ames?

The distance between Wisconsin and Ames is 423 miles. The road distance is 347.2 miles.

How do I travel from Wisconsin to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Wisconsin to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Wisconsin to Ames?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Wisconsin to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wisconsin to Ames bus from?

Wisconsin to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Where does the Wisconsin to Ames bus arrive?

Wisconsin to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Wisconsin to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Ames is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Wisconsin to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 38+ hotels available in Ames.

Wisconsin to Ames - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, shuttle, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 25m
$193–781
Drive 345.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Amescar 345.2 mi
6h 9m
$63–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
10h 55m
$81–164
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
11h 44m
$145–278
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
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 50m
$203–928
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 16m
$199–953
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
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
5h 42m
$218–491
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Johnson Creek Outletsbus
2. Take the bus from Johnson Creek, WI to Rochester, MNbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MNshuttle
4. Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus
13h 10m
$127–225

Wisconsin to Ames by bus

14Weekly Buses

10h 55mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wisconsin to Ames.

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Distance: 420.4 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 10h 55m.

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