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

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

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

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    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus 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
    5h 2m
    $182–685

  2. Drive 261 mi

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    1. Drive from Rockford to Amescar car 261 mi
    5h 26m
    $48–69

  3. Bus, taxi via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    8h 29m
    $130–197

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

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus 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
    5h 14m
    $222–525

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

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    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 22m
    $211–855

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mason City, bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ORD - MCW
    3. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    6h 33m
    $107–390

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    9h 9m
    $146–226

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures, 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. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), take the bus to Moline Center Station, take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames.

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