What is the cheapest way to get from Schaumburg to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Schaumburg to Ames is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schaumburg to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Schaumburg to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 6m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Schaumburg and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Schaumburg to Ames. However, there are services departing from Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr and arriving at Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Schaumburg to Ames?

The distance between Schaumburg and Ames is 355 miles. The road distance is 307.2 miles.

How do I travel from Schaumburg to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Schaumburg to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $70 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Schaumburg to Ames?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Schaumburg to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schaumburg to Ames bus from?

Schaumburg to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Schaumburg to Ames bus arrive?

Schaumburg to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Schaumburg to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Schaumburg to Ames is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Schaumburg to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 44+ hotels available in Ames.

Schaumburg to Ames - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Schaumburg to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, taxi, or train

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
4h 6m
$159–678
Drive 305.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schaumburg to Amescar 305.4 mi
5h 56m
$56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus Jefferson 804 / ...
10h 35m
$73–135
Line 600 bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Take the subway from Rosemont to Clark/Lakesubway
3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
5. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 11m
$186–853
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
4h 19m
$189–488
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus
5h 37m
$79–343
Bus via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Uptown Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
12h 10m
$109–177
Train, bus
1. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
12h 14m
$97–196
Train, bus via Chicago
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
12h 20m
$103–210

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

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Distance: 353.4 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr to Ames via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, LaSalle, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 10h 35m.

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