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How to get fromAmes to Rock Islandby bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    5h 15m
    $47–82

  2. Drive 174.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Rock Islandcar car 174.6 mi
    3h 24m
    $32–46

  3. 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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FOD - MLI
    7h 4m
    $202–503

  4. Bus via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus bus
    6h
    $45–79

  5. 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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DSM - MLI
    7h 10m
    $174–742

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ames to Rock Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Davenport via Des Moines in around 5h 15m.

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