Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Ames (Phillips 66) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Ames (Phillips 66) | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Ames (Phillips 66) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Chicago (Bus Station) | Ames | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:42 AM CST.
Get from Chicago to Ames
The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Ames?
Stops in Chicago
- A630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA - D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA - E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA - F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Stops in Ames
- A
Intermodal Facility
129 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Ames, IA, US by bus
What is the travel distance from Chicago to Ames?
Chicago and Ames are 496 km (308 miles) apart.
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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Ames, IA, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $76To 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 $76 to $299 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 $83 which is on 2025-11-21.
Usually Jefferson Lines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
