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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Urbana 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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 25m
    $126–189

  2. Drive 359.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Urbanacar car 359.9 mi
    6h 30m
    $66–95

  3. Shuttle, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DSM - CMI
    6h 48m
    $189–717

  4. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 44m
    $198–701

Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 378 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Urbana. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Illinois Terminal, then take the line 7 bus to Lincoln Square Garage East. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Urbana in around 6h 30m.

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