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How to get fromIndianapolis Airport (IND) to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IND - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4h 40m
    $202–880

  2. Drive 475.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Amescar car 475.6 mi
    8h 33m
    $87–126

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    11h 57m
    $140–243

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Amesrideshare rideshare 475.6 mi
    8h 33m

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane IND - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $216–603

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane IND - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 22m
    $208–675

Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar141Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Ames.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 446.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis Airport (IND) 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 bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames.

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