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How to Travel from

Ames to West Lafayette

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$326.09
Plane from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$358.70–$456.52

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$260.87
Plane from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$336.96

Southern Airways Express

Website:
iflysouthern.com/
Plane from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Purdue
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$467.39
Plane from Des Moines to Purdue
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17
Plane from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Purdue
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$456.52

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$92.39
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$81.52

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.15–$86.96
Bus from Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr to Gary
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$119.57
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$76.09

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$51.09

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$142.45
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$81.52
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$46.74
Bus from Des Moines to Davenport
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$42.39–$81.52

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Ames to Des
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$40.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to West Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to West Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from Ames to West Lafayette is to drive and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $141.30 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Ames to West Lafayette?

The distance between Ames and West Lafayette is 838 km. The road distance is 739.2 km.

How do I travel from Ames to West Lafayette without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs $103.26 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from Ames to West Lafayette?

It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Ames to West Lafayette, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ames to West Lafayette?

The best way to get from Ames to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs $103.26 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $228.26 - $815.22 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the time difference between Ames and West Lafayette?

West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 01:25 in Ames and 02:25 in West Lafayette.

Can I drive from Ames to West Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to West Lafayette is 739 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Ames to West Lafayette.

Where can I stay near West Lafayette?

There are 44+ hotels available in West Lafayette. Prices start at $38.88 per night.
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