There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by shuttle, plane, subway, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
3h 21m$132–530Drive 321.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car 321.5 mi
5h 58m$59–85Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to O'Haresubway
4h 34m$146–600Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 12m$152–318Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ames to Chicago O'Hare-ORD321.5 mi
5h 58mTaxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
2h 53m$185–431Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
4h 13m$66–293Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
12h 7m$120–205
Ames to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $180 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Chicago via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
The distance between Ames and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 341 miles. The road distance is 323.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Ames to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), including transfers.
Ames to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Ames to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
There are 287+ hotels available in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to O'Hare via Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, and Cumberland in around 12h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ames to Chicago O'Hare-ORD
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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