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How to get fromAmes to Jolietby shuttle, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Joliet by shuttle, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 34m
    $134–532

  2. Drive  314.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Jolietcar car 314.9 mi
    5h 37m
    $58–83

  3. Shuttle, bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    11h 8m
    $161–311

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    14h 24m
    $163–327

  5. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 28m
    $149–622

  6. 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 taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 25m
    $187–433

  7. Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCW - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 51m
    $73–305

Ames to Joliet by bus, train, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Joliet. 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 Jackson-Blue, walk to LaSalle Street, then take the train to Joliet. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Joliet via Des Moines International Airport, IA, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and LaSalle Street in around 11h 8m.

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