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

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

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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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 Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elmhursttrain train
    5h 2m
    $148–590

  2. Drive  311.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Elmhurst Stationcar car 311.3 mi
    5h 47m
    $57–83

  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 56m
    $162–316

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 43m
    $165–328

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

    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
    5h 11m
    $129–513

  6. 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
    $187–434

  7. 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

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    13h 42m
    $120–194

Ames to Elmhurst Station by bus, train, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to 1st St & York St via Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, Cumberland CTA Station, and Lake St & 5th Ave in around 13h 42m.

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