How far is Ames from Chicago by coach?

The journey from Chicago to Ames by coach covers an approximate distance of 308 miles (496 km).

Is there a way to reach Ames from Chicago without flying?

To travel from Chicago to Ames without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Chicago to Ames from £48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Ames on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 25m	17:15	Ames (Phillips 66)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:55 CST.

Get from Chicago to Ames

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

11h 30mAverage duration

308 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Ames?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87393 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £44

Greyhound Chicago Ames recent customer reviews

Station kinda dirty and severe lack of communication

Austin L.

12 December 2021

Terrible. Horrible staff and the schedule is ridiculously ineffective.. hell.

Priyal S.

15 August 2018

Bus was canceled and staff do not know the reason. It is hard to understand.

Myunghwan H.

12 March 2018

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

WiFi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Chicago to Ames, IA, US

How far is Ames from Chicago by coach?
The journey from Chicago to Ames by coach covers an approximate distance of 308 miles (496 km).
Is there a way to reach Ames from Chicago without flying?
To travel from Chicago to Ames without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£67

23/11

No data

Today

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25/11

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26/11

£94

27/11

£48

28/11

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29/11

£67

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Ames, IA, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £48

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 £48 to £162 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 £48, which is on 2025-11-27.