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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Geneva by shuttle, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    5h 57m
    $149–582

  2. Drive 287.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Genevacar car 287.5 mi
    5h 26m
    $53–76

  3. Bus via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    10h 38m

  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 Genevatrain train
    5h 38m
    $159–652

  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 Genevatrain train
    5h 30m
    $192–433

  6. 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 Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    6h 49m
    $73–295

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Napervillebus bus Btw 1210
    11h 38m

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Geneva Metra via Des Moines, Iowa City, Naperville, Naperville, Aurora, and Aurora Transportation Center Bay E in around 10h 38m.

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