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Elkhart, United States of America → Ames, United States of America

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Seven ways to Travel from Elkhart to Ames

Composite routes from Elkhart to Ames

Cheapest
5 h 35 min
Car
546 km.
from $30
Other
12 h 32 min
Train
633 km.
from $234.65
7 h 3 min
Train, Plane
632 km.
from $252.29
7 h 14 min
Train, Plane
632 km.
from $343.60
7 h 23 min
Train, Plane
632 km.
from $284.90
14 h 32 min
633 km.
from $219.95

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from South Bend to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 3m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$382.16
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.37–$535.02

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from South Bend to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$445.85

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from South Bend to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$305.73
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$573.24

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$89.17

Bus operators

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$178.34

Jefferson Lines

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

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Goshen, IN to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$54.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Ames is to drive which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Ames is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Elkhart to Ames?

The distance between Elkhart and Ames is 706 km. The road distance is 727.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Elkhart to Ames without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 32m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Elkhart to Ames, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Elkhart to Ames?

The best way to get from Elkhart to Ames is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $260.87 and takes 14h 32m.

What is the time difference between Elkhart and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 07:58 in Elkhart and 06:58 in Ames.

Can I drive from Elkhart to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Ames is 727 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Elkhart to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 37+ hotels available in Ames. Prices start at $53.61 per night.
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