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How to get fromAmes to Princetonby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Princeton by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    8h 6m
    $69–132

  2. Drive 240.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Princetoncar car 240.5 mi
    4h 23m
    $44–64

  3. Shuttle, 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 Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    6h 44m
    $187–718

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    8h 6m

  5. Shuttle, 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 bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Princeton Stationtrain train
    7h 3m
    $174–645

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 296.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Princeton. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Galesburg, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Princeton Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Princeton in around 4h 23m.

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