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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Aurora is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Aurora is to taxi and fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs $190 - $450.

How far is it from Ames to Aurora?

The distance between Ames and Aurora is 398 miles. The road distance is 284.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Aurora without a car is to bus and train via Galesburg which takes 10h 13m and costs $90 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Ames to Aurora, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Aurora?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Aurora is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Ames to Aurora.

Where can I stay near Aurora?

There are 126+ hotels available in Aurora.

Ames to Aurora - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Aurora by shuttle, plane, train, bus, 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.

Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
5h 33m
$159–652
Drive 282.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Auroracar 282.4 mi
5h 36m
$52–75
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 13m
$93–182
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
6h
$149–582
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
5h 33m
$192–443
Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
6h 52m
$73–305
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
10h 40m
$75–134

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 395.5 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Aurora. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Aurora. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to Aurora via Des Moines, Galesburg, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Naperville in around 10h 13m.

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