There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Ames by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi
8h 27m$116–181Drive 357.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Amescar 357.4 mi
6h 29m$66–95Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CMI - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 16m$188–812Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane CMI - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
7h 41m$213–542
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Ames is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 16m and costs $180 - $850.
The distance between Champaign and Ames is 373 miles. The road distance is 359.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Ames without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 27m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Champaign to Ames, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Ames is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Champaign to Ames.
There are 43+ hotels available in Ames.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Ames, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Champaign to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Champaign to Ames in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $65–180
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
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