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How to get fromAmes to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)by shuttle, plane, bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by shuttle, plane, bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    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
    3h
    $152–640

  2. Drive 319.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car car 319.5 mi
    6h 2m
    $59–85

  3. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    4h 35m
    $146–580

  4. 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 32m
    $161–319

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 8m
    $193–358

  6. 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 7m
    $189–441

  7. 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 27m
    $70–303

  8. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Ames to Chicago Midway-MDWrideshare rideshare 319.5 mi
    6h 2m

Ames to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by bus, train, and subway

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, then fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Clark/Lake, then take the subway to Midway.

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