Bus Tickets from Chicago to Ames, IA, US

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Next departures for Chicago to Ames on October 4
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Ames (Phillips 66)No tags

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Bus Chicago to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$41
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance494 km

Chicago to Ames Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Ames, IA, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Chicago to Ames?

    Chicago and Ames are 496 km (308 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Ames?

    Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Intermodal Facility in Ames.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$48
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10-04
US$33
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Ames, IA, US was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of US$33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Ames, IA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$33 to US$48 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Ames, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$33 which is on 2025-10-04.

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