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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Elmhurst Station by shuttle, plane, bus, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    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 45m
    $129–523

  2. Drive  311 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Elmhurst Stationcar car 311 mi
    5h 48m
    $57–82

  3. 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 20m
    $163–312

  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 Elmhursttrain train
    5h 2m
    $148–620

  5. 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 37m
    $182–424

  6. 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
    6h 2m
    $68–296

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Elmhurst Station. However, 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 Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo, take the line 332 bus to York/Second/Palmer, then walk to Elmhurst Station. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Elmhurst via Des Moines International Airport, IA, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 20m.

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