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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Kenosha is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Kenosha is to taxi and fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs $180 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Kenosha?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Kenosha station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street via Saint Paul Union Depot and Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Ames to Kenosha?

The distance between Ames and Kenosha is 413 miles. The road distance is 336.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Kenosha without a car is to bus and train via Saint Paul which takes 11h 46m and costs $200 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Ames to Kenosha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Kenosha bus from?

Ames to Kenosha bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Kenosha bus arrive?

Ames to Kenosha bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.

Can I drive from Ames to Kenosha?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Kenosha is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Ames to Kenosha.

Where can I stay near Kenosha?

There are 67+ hotels available in Kenosha.

Ames to Kenosha - 9 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, car

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There are 9 ways to get from Ames to Kenosha by shuttle, plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway 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 Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain
6h 28m
$155–643
Drive 334.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Kenoshacar 334.2 mi
6h 38m
$61–89
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Borealis
11h 46m
$204–362
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain
12h 5m
$79–138
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Kenoshatrain
6h 47m
$145–574
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 Clybourn to Kenoshatrain
6h 19m
$188–435
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 Clybourn to Kenoshatrain
7h 36m
$74–297
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain
12h 58m
$109–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
13h 5m
$117–194

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 410.3 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Kenosha, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station in around 13h 5m.

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