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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Harvard is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Harvard is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Ames to Harvard?

The distance between Ames and Harvard is 408 miles. The road distance is 294.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Harvard without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Ames to Harvard, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Harvard?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Harvard is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Ames to Harvard.

Where can I stay near Harvard?

There are 98+ hotels available in Harvard.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 Irving Park to Harvardtrain
6h 20m
$150–584
Drive 293 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Harvardcar 293 mi
5h 52m
$54–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain
11h 9m
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 Irving Park to Harvardtrain
5h 52m
$193–435
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 OTC to Harvardtrain
6h 47m
$161–654
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 Irving Park to Harvardtrain
7h 12m
$74–297
Bus, train via Des Moines
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 Harvardtrain
12h 1m
$80–139
Bus, train via Naperville
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Napervillebus
3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain
13h 54m

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

70Weekly Planes

1h 55mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 405.2 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Harvard. 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 Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Harvard. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to Harvard via Des Moines, Chicago, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 9m.

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