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

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

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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
    $192–725

  2. Drive 266.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Rockford to Amescar car 266.6 mi
    5h 3m
    $49–71

  3. Bus 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 bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    9h 26m
    $89–146

  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
    $222–535

  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
    $221–905

  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 31m
    $112–390

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    10h 6m
    $105–178

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

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Ames via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), Moline Center Station, Iowa City, and Des Moines in around 9h 26m.

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