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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Crystal Lake by taxi, plane, train, shuttle, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    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
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 5m
    $192–453

  2. Drive  302.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Crystal Lakecar car 302.9 mi
    5h 53m
    $56–80

  3. Shuttle, bus, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    11h 45m
    $159–319

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    14h 32m
    $177–341

  5. 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 Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 40m
    $134–522

  6. 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 Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 51m
    $145–583

  7. Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 31m
    $73–315

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    14h 32m
    $118–200

Ames to Crystal Lake by bus, train, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 14h 32m.

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