What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Lake Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Lake Geneva is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Lake Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Lake Geneva is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Lake Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Lake Geneva. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at East Troy Airport Park and Ride via Saint Paul Union Depot and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

How far is it from Ames to Lake Geneva?

The distance between Ames and Lake Geneva is 427 miles. The road distance is 303.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Lake Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Lake Geneva without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 1m and costs $130 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Lake Geneva?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Ames to Lake Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Lake Geneva bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Lake Geneva bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ames to Lake Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Lake Geneva is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Ames to Lake Geneva.

Where can I stay near Lake Geneva?

There are 109+ hotels available in Lake Geneva.

Ames to Lake Geneva - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Lake Geneva by shuttle, plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain
6h 51m
$210–659
Drive 301.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Lake Genevacar 301.6 mi
5h 52m
$55–80
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 Union Station to Fox Laketrain
12h 1m
$136–210
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Lake Genevataxi
12h 12m
$254–422
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 Irving Park to Harvardtrain
6h 24m
$253–510
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
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain
7h 18m
$221–729
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 Irving Park to Harvardtrain
7h 43m
$134–372
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 Station to East Troy Airport Park and Ridebus
13h 12m
$159–248

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

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ames to Lake Geneva.

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Distance: 424.4 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Lake Geneva via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and East Troy Airport Park and Ride in around 13h 12m.

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