What is the cheapest way to get from South Bend to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Ames is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Bend to Ames?

The fastest way to get from South Bend to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 4m and costs $200 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between South Bend and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Ames. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from South Bend to Ames?

The distance between South Bend and Ames is 426 miles. The road distance is 410.7 miles.

How do I travel from South Bend to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from South Bend to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from South Bend to Ames?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from South Bend to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Bend to Ames bus from?

South Bend to Ames bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.

Where does the South Bend to Ames bus arrive?

South Bend to Ames bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between South Bend and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 1:32 PM in South Bend and 12:32 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from South Bend to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Ames is 411 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from South Bend to Ames.

How do I get a bus ticket from South Bend to Ames?

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Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 44+ hotels available in Ames.

South Bend to Ames - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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Fly from South Bend, shuttle
best
1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SBN - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 4m
$204–907
Drive 408.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Bend to Amescar 408.3 mi
7h 45m
$75–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
10h 55m
$83–154
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 49m
$184–730
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 32m
$212–903
Train, bus
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
13h 16m
$126–257

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

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5h 41mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 424 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 10h 55m.

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