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5 h 22 min
523 km.
from $28
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Six ways to Travel from Ames to Normal

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Cheapest
By car (523 km)
5 h 22 min
523 km.
from $28
Other
Rideshare
5 h 22 min
523 km.
from $6.82
Bus
8 h 4 min
422 km.
from $166.70
Bus, Plane (Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
7 h
421 km.
from $252.45
Plane
6 h 35 min
421 km.
from $259.35
Bus, Plane (Fly Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport)
7 h 6 min
421 km.
from $398.91

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,082.78
Plane from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$382.16

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Central
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$700.62

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$305.73
Plane from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$394.90

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$484.07

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$101.91
Train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$108.28

Bus operators

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Bloomington/Normal
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$140.12

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Ames to Des
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$47.13

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Normal is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Normal is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

How far is it from Ames to Normal?

The distance between Ames and Normal is 539 km. The road distance is 524 km.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $81.52 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Ames to Normal, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ames to Normal?

The best way to get from Ames to Normal is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $81.52 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $358.70 - $760.87 and takes 6h 36m.

What is the time difference between Ames and Normal?

It is currently 01:25 at both, Ames and Normal.

Can I drive from Ames to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Normal is 524 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Ames to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 38+ hotels available in Normal. Prices start at $39.29 per night.
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