What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Rock Island?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Rock Island is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Rock Island?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Rock Island is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Ames to Rock Island?

The distance between Ames and Rock Island is 204 miles. The road distance is 175.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Rock Island without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Rock Island without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $95 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Rock Island?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Ames to Rock Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Rock Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Rock Island is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Ames to Rock Island.

Where can I stay near Rock Island?

There are 95+ hotels available in Rock Island.

Ames to Rock Island - 5 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Rock Island by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
4h 4m
$99–133
Drive 174.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Rock Islandcar 174.6 mi
3h 25m
$32–46
Shuttle, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DSM - MLI
7h 23m
$154–612
Taxi, bus via Iowa City
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus
4h 49m
$97–132
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
5h 31m
$129–263

Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

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5h 50mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Rock Island. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines then take the bus to Davenport. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Rock Island in around 3h 25m.

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