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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Bloomington by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 5m
    $60–112

  2. Drive 306.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Bloomingtoncar car 306.2 mi
    5h 40m
    $56–81

  3. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane FOD - BMI
    13h 3m
    $201–502

  4. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    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 Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane DSM - BMI
    6h 47m
    $168–691

  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 Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 44m
    $190–718

  6. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    7h 17m
    $184–660

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration15h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Bloomington-Normal via Des Moines in around 8h 5m.

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