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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Grayslake by shuttle, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    5h 52m
    $147–564

  2. Drive  321.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Grayslakecar car 321.3 mi
    6h 24m
    $59–85

  3. Shuttle, bus, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain train
    11h 20m
    $161–311

  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 Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 14m
    $272–426

  5. 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 Union Station to Grayslaketrain train
    6h 1m
    $159–662

  6. 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 Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    5h 27m
    $190–435

  7. 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 Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    6h 45m
    $76–307

Ames to Grayslake by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration13h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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 shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Grayslake via Des Moines International Airport, IA, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 20m.

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