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Seven ways to Travel from Normal to Ames

Composite routes from Normal to Ames

Cheapest
5 h 21 min
Car
522 km.
from $28
Other
9 h 34 min
422 km.
from $169.33
6 h 53 min
Train, Plane
421 km.
from $254.53
6 h 53 min
Train, Plane
421 km.
from $412.04
7 h 4 min
Train, Plane
421 km.
from $345.84
7 h 13 min
Train, Plane
421 km.
from $287.14

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$957.95
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$383.18
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$421.50–$536.45

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Des
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.77–$600.31

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$306.54
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$574.77

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$510.91

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.88–$102.18
Train from Bloomington-Normal to St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.71–$108.57

Bus operators

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.86–$140.50

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:
$21.71–$47.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Ames is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Normal to Ames is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

How far is it from Normal to Ames?

The distance between Normal and Ames is 544 km. The road distance is 522.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Normal to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $81.52 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Normal to Ames, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Normal to Ames?

The best way to get from Normal to Ames is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $81.52 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $326.09 - $652.17 and takes 8h 2m.

Can I drive from Normal to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Ames is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Normal 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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