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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Batavia is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Batavia is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Batavia?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Batavia. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Main St & Batavia Ave via Des Moines, Iowa City and Aurora Transportation Center Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Ames to Batavia?

The distance between Ames and Batavia is 360 miles. The road distance is 290.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Batavia without a car is to bus via Iowa City which takes 10h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Ames to Batavia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Batavia bus from?

Ames to Batavia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Batavia bus arrive?

Ames to Batavia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Ames to Batavia?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Batavia is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Ames to Batavia.

Where can I stay near Batavia?

There are 97+ hotels available in Batavia.

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

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

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Bus via Iowa City
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus
10h 6m
Drive 288.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Bataviacar 288.7 mi
5h 23m
$53–77
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 OTC to Genevatrain
7h 2m
$150–585
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Napervillebus Btw 1210
11h 6m
Bus, train
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
11h 10m
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
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain
6h 43m
$160–655
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 OTC to Genevatrain
6h 35m
$193–436
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 OTC to Genevatrain
7h 54m
$74–298

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.9 mi
Duration: 10h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Main St & Batavia Ave via Des Moines, Iowa City, Naperville, Naperville, Aurora, and Aurora Transportation Center Bay E in around 10h 6m.

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