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How to get fromAmes to Arlington Heightsby shuttle, plane, bus, car, taxi, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Arlington Heights by shuttle, plane, bus, car, taxi, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    4h 58m
    $123–450

  2. Drive  311.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Arlington Heightscar car 311.3 mi
    6h 7m
    $55–80

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 29m
    $173–323

  4. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    4h 30m
    $186–431

  5. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain train
    5h 15m
    $138–551

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

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCW - ORD
    5h 54m
    $72–303

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    12h 52m
    $137–208

Ames to Arlington Heights by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr via Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop B in around 12h 52m.

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