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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Indianapolis is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $160 - $750.

How far is it from Ames to Indianapolis?

The distance between Ames and Indianapolis is 496 miles. The road distance is 478 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Indianapolis without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $150 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Ames to Indianapolis, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ames and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 12:27 PM in Ames and 1:27 PM in Indianapolis.

Can I drive from Ames to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Indianapolis is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Ames to Indianapolis.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 879+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Ames to Indianapolis - 4 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Indianapolis by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
9h 59m
$155–218
Drive 475.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Indianapoliscar 475.3 mi
8h 28m
$87–126
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DSM - IND
6h 16m
$169–742
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane FOD - IND
6h 19m
$232–723

Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

111Weekly Planes

4h 40mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 493.1 mi
Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Indianapolis. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines then take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Indianapolis in around 8h 28m.

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