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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Ames is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 54m and costs $180 - $800.

How far is it from Springfield to Ames?

The distance between Springfield and Ames is 377 miles. The road distance is 322.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Ames without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 9h 42m and costs $160 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Springfield to Ames, including transfers.

Can I drive from Springfield to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Ames is 323 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Springfield to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 51+ hotels available in Ames.

Springfield to Ames - 4 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Ames by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
9h 42m
$168–323
Drive 320.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Amescar 320.8 mi
6h 28m
$59–85
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SPI - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 54m
$184–757
Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DEC - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 23m
$189–766

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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7h 14mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 374.4 mi
Duration: 9h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg, take the bus to Des Moines, take the taxi to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Ames in around 6h 28m.

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