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How to get fromAmes to Peoriaby taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 59m
    $120–170

  2. Drive 268.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Peoriacar car 268.5 mi
    4h 58m
    $49–71

  3. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

    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 Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DSM - PIA
    6h 42m
    $168–691

  4. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane FOD - PIA
    6h 30m
    $201–512

Des Moines (DSM) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Peoria. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Galesburg, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Peoria Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Peoria in around 4h 58m.

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