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How to get fromPeoria to Amesby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Peoria to Ames by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    $111–167

  2. Drive 268.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peoria to Amescar car 268.1 mi
    5h 1m
    $49–71

  3. Fly Peoria International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PIA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 11m
    $171–741

  4. Fly Peoria International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane PIA - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    9h 51m
    $196–521

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Peoria, Bradley University to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    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
    8h 1m
    $200–740

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Peoria, Bradley University to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    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
    8h 13m
    $230–540

Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 282.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Peoria to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Peoria to Ames in around 5h 1m.

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