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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Gurnee is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Gurnee is to taxi and fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs $180 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Gurnee?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Saint Paul Union Depot, Water & Chicago - Circle K, 2107 Belvidere Rd and Sheridan Rd & Washington St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

How far is it from Ames to Gurnee?

The distance between Ames and Gurnee is 401 miles. The road distance is 329.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Gurnee without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 5m and costs $75 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Ames to Gurnee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Gurnee bus from?

Ames to Gurnee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Gurnee bus arrive?

Ames to Gurnee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.

Can I drive from Ames to Gurnee?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Gurnee is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Ames to Gurnee.

Where can I stay near Gurnee?

There are 165+ hotels available in Gurnee.

Ames to Gurnee - 9 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Ames to Gurnee by shuttle, plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway 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 Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
6h 28m
$155–645
Drive 327.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Gurneecar 327.6 mi
6h 31m
$60–87
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 OTC to Waukegantrain
12h 5m
$79–140
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
$214–374
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
6h 47m
$145–575
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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain
6h 19m
$188–436
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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain
7h 36m
$74–298
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 OTC to Waukegantrain
12h 58m
$109–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
14h 9m
$146–311

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

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1h 19mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.8 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 14h 9m.

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