Ames, Illinois
Ames: a city in Monroe County, Illinois.
About
Ames is a city located in the county of Monroe in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Ames
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.1467,-90.0546 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:28:04 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 53℉ Slight Chance Drizzle 7-days weather |
Geography
Ames is located at 38°8'48"N 90°3'16"W (38.1467200, -90.0545500).
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Weather
53°F
Slight Chance Drizzle
6 to 9 mph N
Today
A slight chance of drizzle before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ames, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417442 | Career Center of Southern Illinois | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ames, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Ames.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Renaul Post Office | Renault (IL) | 62279 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ames, Iowa The most populous city in Story County, Iowa. with a population of 67,033 people.
- Ames, Texas city in Liberty County, Texas, United States. with a population of 1,064 people.