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How to get fromBloomington to Amesby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Ames by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    8h 15m
    $64–111

  2. Drive 306 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Amescar car 306 mi
    5h 43m
    $56–81

  3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, shuttle

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BMI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 19m
    $171–741

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 3m
    $197–767

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 20m
    $215–917

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Ames via Des Moines in around 8h 15m.

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