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How to get fromUrbana to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Urbana to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 19m
    $197–766

  2. Drive 359.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Urbana to Amescar car 359.8 mi
    6h 34m
    $66–95

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    9h 38m
    $116–186

  4. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CMI - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 44m
    $217–546

  5. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Chicago Midway Airportbus 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 20m
    $220–900

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Urbana to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 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 the line 50 bus to Illinois Terminal, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames.

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