There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Chippewa Falls by bus, car, shuttle, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
best- Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus Jefferson 802
- Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus Minneapolis
7h 40m$126–168Drive 281.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Chippewa Fallscar 281.3 mi
5h 12m$52–75Shuttle, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane DSM - EAU
6h 25m$208–771Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chippewa Fallsbus Greyhound US0150S
7h 58m$96–143Shuttle, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chippewa Fallsbus
7h 6m$198–800
Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Chippewa Falls is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Chippewa Falls is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Chippewa Falls. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via U of MN Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Ames and Chippewa Falls is 335 miles. The road distance is 282.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Chippewa Falls without a car is to bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP) which takes 7h 40m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Ames to Chippewa Falls, including transfers.
Ames to Chippewa Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Chippewa Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at MSP Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Chippewa Falls is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Ames to Chippewa Falls.
There are 48+ hotels available in Chippewa Falls.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Chippewa Falls, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Chippewa Falls via MSP Airport, Terminal 1 Station, U.S. Bank Stadium Station, Stadium Village Station, U of MN Campus, and Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop in around 7h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to MSP Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Ames to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
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
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
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
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chippewa Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chippewa Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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