There are 7 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Ames by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805
9h 24m$113–212Drive 285.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Amescar 285.2 mi
5h 31m$53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805
9h 38m$102–167Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSN - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 52m$217–928Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
8h 18m$197–742Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
8h 14m$227–912Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
8h 26m$215–870
Wisconsin Dells to Ames by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Ames is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Ames is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin Dells to Ames. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells and arriving at Ames via St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Wisconsin Dells and Ames is 439 miles. The road distance is 286.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Ames without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 24m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Wisconsin Dells to Ames, including transfers.
Wisconsin Dells to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wisconsin Dells station.
Wisconsin Dells to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Dells to Ames is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Wisconsin Dells to Ames.
There are 51+ hotels available in Ames.
What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Ames, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Ames via Wisconsin Dells and St. Paul in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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