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 53m.

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 53m 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 294.4 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 shuttle and bus and train which takes 12h 5m and costs $170 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Ames to Harvard, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Harvard?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Harvard is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Ames to Harvard.

Where can I stay near Harvard?

There are 103+ hotels available in Harvard.

Ames to Harvard - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, car

There are 7 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 22m
$125–454
Drive 292.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Harvardcar 292.7 mi
5h 53m
$54–78
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain
12h 5m
$176–321
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain
15h 28m
$288–442
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 55m
$188–435
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 52m
$141–554
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 18m
$74–307

Ames to Harvard by bus, train, and foot

11Weekly Services

15h 28mAverage Duration

$288Cheapest Price

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Distance: 405.2 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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 shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Harvard via Des Moines International Airport, IA, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 12h 5m.

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