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How to get fromAmes to Indiana University Bloomingtonby bus, car, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Indiana University Bloomington by bus, car, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    13h 34m

  2. Drive 503 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Indiana University Bloomingtoncar car 503 mi
    9h 25m
    $92–133

  3. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DSM - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    8h 19m
    $245–973

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    13h 44m
    $110–197

  5. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane FOD - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    8h 45m
    $263–694

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Louisville International Airport, bus

    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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DSM - SDF
    3. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    10h 27m
    $238–1,021

  7. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSP - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    9h 15m
    $590–1,212

Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 546 mi
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Indiana University Bloomington via Des Moines, Indianapolis Union Station, and Bloomington, IN in around 13h 34m.

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