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How to get fromSouth Bend to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from South Bend, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SBN - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 8m
    $184–807

  2. Drive 408.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Amescar car 408.3 mi
    7h 45m
    $75–108

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union 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 16m
    $175–345

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

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station 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
    6h 49m
    $170–684

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

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station 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 32m
    $198–847

South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from South Bend to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to South-Bend-Airport-SBN 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 South Bend Station to Ames, IA - Iowa State University via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, and Des Moines International Airport, IA in around 11h 16m.

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