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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 54m
    $144–572

  2. Drive 315.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Jolietcar car 315.2 mi
    5h 36m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, train via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    10h 23m
    $93–177

  4. 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
    $154–642

  5. 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 26m
    $187–433

  6. 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 43m
    $73–295

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    10h 54m
    $78–137

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

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 397.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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 LaSalle, walk to LaSalle Street, then take the train to Joliet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to Joliet Gateway Center via Des Moines, Bloomington-Normal, and Bloomington-Normal in around 10h 23m.

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