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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    2h 35m
    $179–810

  2. Drive 319.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Amescar car 319.5 mi
    6h 6m
    $59–85

  3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4h 58m
    $160–690

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 53m
    $158–321

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Amesrideshare rideshare 319.5 mi
    6h 6m

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Ames. However, you can fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Clark/Lake, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University.

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