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25 h 44 min
2696 km.
from $148
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Five ways to Travel from Ames to Bloomington

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Cheapest
By car (2 696 km)
25 h 44 min
2696 km.
from $148
Other
Bus
8 h 4 min
422 km.
from $166.70
Bus, Plane (Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
7 h
422 km.
from $252.45
Plane
6 h 35 min
422 km.
from $259.35
Bus, Plane (Fly Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport)
7 h 6 min
422 km.
from $398.91

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Central
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,082.78
Plane from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$382.16

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Central
Ave. Duration:
5h
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 Bloomington?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Bloomington is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Bloomington is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

How far is it from Ames to Bloomington?

The distance between Ames and Bloomington is 539 km. The road distance is 526.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Bloomington 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 Bloomington?

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

Bus or fly from Ames to Bloomington?

The best way to get from Ames to Bloomington 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 43m.

Can I drive from Ames to Bloomington?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Bloomington is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Ames to Bloomington.

Where can I stay near Bloomington?

There are 39+ hotels available in Bloomington. Prices start at $39.29 per night.
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