What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Schaumburg?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Schaumburg is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Schaumburg?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Schaumburg is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $180 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Schaumburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr via Des Moines, Harrison & Jefferson and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Ames to Schaumburg?

The distance between Ames and Schaumburg is 355 miles. The road distance is 307.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Schaumburg without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Schaumburg without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $75 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Schaumburg?

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

Where do I catch the Ames to Schaumburg bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Schaumburg bus arrive?

Ames to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Ames to Schaumburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Schaumburg is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Ames to Schaumburg.

Where can I stay near Schaumburg?

There are 287+ hotels available in Schaumburg.

Ames to Schaumburg - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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

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Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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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
4h 4m
$146–578
Drive 305.9 mi
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1. Drive from Ames to Schaumburgcar 305.9 mi
5h 56m
$56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 35m
$77–138
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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
3h 36m
$189–429
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, line 600 bus
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 subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway
4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
5h 3m
$158–653
Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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
4h 56m
$70–291
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain
11h 27m
$98–196
Bus via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
3. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus
12h 5m
$110–177

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

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Distance: 352.8 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 900 W Harrison, UIC-Halsted, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 10h 35m.

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