What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Grayslake?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Grayslake is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Grayslake?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Grayslake is to taxi and fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs $190 - $440.

How far is it from Ames to Grayslake?

The distance between Ames and Grayslake is 381 miles. The road distance is 323.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Grayslake without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Grayslake without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 3m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Grayslake?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Ames to Grayslake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Grayslake?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Grayslake is 324 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Ames to Grayslake.

Where can I stay near Grayslake?

There are 173+ hotels available in Grayslake.

Ames to Grayslake - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Grayslake by shuttle, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain
5h 53m
$152–584
Drive 321.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Grayslakecar 321.7 mi
6h 23m
$59–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain
11h 3m
$80–144
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain Borealis / ...
13h 24m
$183–348
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
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain
5h 56m
$159–652
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
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain
5h 25m
$195–435
Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain
6h 45m
$76–297
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain
12h 13m
$105–209

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

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Distance: 379.1 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Grayslake. 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 O'Hare, take the subway to Jefferson Park, walk to Jefferson Park Transit Center, take the bus to Lehigh & Caldwell, walk to Edgebrook, then take the train to Grayslake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to Grayslake via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 3m.

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