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How to get fromAmes to DeKalbby taxi, bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to DeKalb by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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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 Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    6h 59m
    $115–158

  2. Drive  263.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to DeKalbcar car 263.7 mi
    4h 57m
    $49–70

  3. 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 Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 25m
    $136–541

  4. 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 Elburntrain train
    7h 29m
    $151–631

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

    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 Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 16m
    $189–442

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to DeKalb. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines then take the bus to Dekalb. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to DeKalb in around 4h 57m.

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