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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Wheaton is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Wheaton is to taxi and fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs $190 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Wheaton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Blanchard St & 22nd St via Des Moines, Iowa City and Naperville Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Ames to Wheaton?

The distance between Ames and Wheaton is 384 miles. The road distance is 303.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Wheaton without a car is to bus via Iowa City which takes 9h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Ames to Wheaton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Wheaton bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Wheaton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ames to Wheaton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Wheaton is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Ames to Wheaton.

Where can I stay near Wheaton?

There are 310+ hotels available in Wheaton.

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

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

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Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best
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
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain
5h 41m
$148–581
Drive 302.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Wheatoncar 302.1 mi
5h 35m
$56–80
Bus via Iowa City
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus
9h 45m
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
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain
5h 22m
$158–651
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain
5h 14m
$191–432
Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain
6h 33m
$72–294
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 Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 48m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Napervillebus Btw 1210
11h 8m

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

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 382.2 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Blanchard St & 22nd St via Des Moines, Iowa City, and Naperville Metra in around 9h 45m.

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