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How to get fromAmes to Champaignby taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Champaign by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 59m
    $125–188

  2. Drive 357.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Champaigncar car 357.3 mi
    6h 26m
    $66–95

  3. Shuttle, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DSM - CMI
    6h 46m
    $175–663

  4. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 20m
    $187–650

Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 373.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Champaign. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines then take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Champaign in around 6h 26m.

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