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How to get fromKalamazoo to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, car, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AZO - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 38m
    $172–792

  2. Drive 462.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kalamazoo to Amescar car 462.6 mi
    8h 30m
    $85–122

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    11h 57m
    $170–354

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

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo 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
    $199–772

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

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 43m
    $217–885

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 39m
    $253–1,027

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    $229–572

Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kalamazoo to Ames. However, you can take the line 12 bus to Airport Rd & Portage, walk to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) airport, 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 a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Ames, IA - Iowa State University via Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, and Des Moines International Airport, IA in around 11h 57m.

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