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How to Travel from

Grand Rapids to Ames

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$382.16
Plane from Detroit to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$700.62
Plane from Muskegon to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$560.50

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$458.59
Plane from Detroit to Des
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$382.16
Plane from Muskegon to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$331.20

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$828.01
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fort
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$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
Plane from Detroit to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Muskegon to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$764.32

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$114.65

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$114.65

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
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
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$47.13

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to East
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$42.04
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$29.30

The Rapid

Phone:
+1 616-456-7514
Website:
ridetherapid.org
Bus from Pew Campus Station to Kirkhof
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Michigan Flyer

Phone:
+1 517-333-0400
Website:
michiganflyer.com/
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$36.94

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Ames is to drive which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Ames is to line 45 bus and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $239.13 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Grand Rapids to Ames?

The distance between Grand Rapids and Ames is 772 km. The road distance is 831.2 km.

How do I travel from Grand Rapids to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Ames without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 11m and costs $97.83 - $304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Grand Rapids to Ames?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Grand Rapids to Ames, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Grand Rapids to Ames?

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Ames is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $217.39 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $326.09 and takes 14h 59m.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 01:32 in Grand Rapids and 00:32 in Ames.

Can I drive from Grand Rapids to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Ames is 831 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Grand Rapids 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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