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Cheap bus tickets from Chicago, IL to Ames, IA

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Avg. trip duration

12hr6mins

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Avg. distance

854 km

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No, you don't need to print your ticket if you purchased it online or via the app. Simply show the driver the QR code that you received via email or that is stored in the app and you're ready to travel from Chicago to Ames. It's that easy!
You can get from Chicago to Ames for as little as 94,86 €. Take advantage of our best deals on FlixBus tickets by traveling off-peak and during the week. You can buy your ticket from Chicago to Ames most easily on this website or in the app.
When traveling from Chicago to Ames, you can track your bus location on our Real-Time Bus Tracker. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route.
We offer several payment methods for purchasing your ticket from Chicago to Ames securely. You can choose among card payment, PayPal, Google Pay and many more. Once in the payment section, you will be able to see all the available options and pick your preferred one. If you are having difficulties with payment, check out our help page about payments. If you buy your bus ticket onboard or at a sales point you are also given the option to pay cash.
Passengers traveling from Chicago to Ames can bring one checked luggage and one piece of hand luggage for free. If you want to carry additional or special luggage, you can check all the options available on this page.
The price of a children's bus ticket from Chicago to Ames depends on the age of the child and the time of booking. Children under the age of 15 receive a discount on the regular adult fare. At the time of booking, we calculate the cheapest price for you from all available rates and discounts. If the discounted price is lower than the child fare, the selected passengers pay the same price. Please, make sure you check our child travel and seat policy. Strollers and foldable pushchairs (width + length + height = max 240 cm) can be transported in the luggage compartment of the bus free of charge.
Yes, all FlixBus buses from Chicago to Ames are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. We strive to make our buses as comfortable and accessible as possible for people with disabilities and limited mobility. Service animals are allowed on board all FlixBus buses traveling from Chicago to Ames. The transportation of wheelchairs, foldable wheelchairs, walking aid and other assistive mobility devices is free of charge.
FlixBus buses traveling from Chicago to Ames offer extra legroom, private outlets, and restrooms. Most buses also provide free Wi-Fi.
The earliest FlixBus ride from Chicago to Ames departs at 00:35.
The latest FlixBus ride from Chicago to Ames departs at 16:00.
There are 3 bus stations in Chicago; Chicago (Cumberland Farms), Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Train Station. You can find the location of the stations on the map on this page.
There is one bus station in Ames; Ames Intermodel Facility. You can find its location on the map on his page.
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 20 destinations from Ames, including Minneapolis, Chicago, Des Moines.
Traveling by bus from Chicago to Ames is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available as it reduces traffic associated emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon emissions when they travel with FlixBus by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when booking their ticket.

Looking for bus tickets from Chicago to Ames?

Look no further, we’ve got all the details you need to plan your bus trip! The journey Chicago to Ames takes as little as 8 hours 10 minutes and can cost as little as 94,86 €. The first bus leaves at 00:35 and the last bus leaves at 16:00. FlixBus runs 2 rides each day between Chicago and Ames and when travelling with FlixBus, you can expect free Wifi, power sockets and a guaranteed seat for your journey.

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