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How to get fromAmes to Vernon Hillsby shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Vernon Hills by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    5h 22m
    $147–630

  2. Drive 316.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Vernon Hillscar car 316.7 mi
    6h 14m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain train Ncs
    10h 6m

  4. 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 taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    4h 54m
    $190–481

  5. Shuttle to Des Moines, 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 Vernon Hillstrain train
    5h 54m
    $159–652

  6. Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCW - ORD
    6h 14m
    $71–343

  7. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain train Ncs
    11h 1m
    $75–134

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 358.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Vernon Hills. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare International Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Multi-Modal Facility, walk to O'Hare Transfer, then take the train to Vernon Hills. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to Vernon Hills via Des Moines, Chicago, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 6m.

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