There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)ORD - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
4h 37m$164–750Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to AmesJefferson 804 / ...
9h 48m$50–160Drive 324.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Iowa State University324.8 mi
5h 59m$60–86Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)ORD - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State University
4h 46m$184–450Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)MDW - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
4h 44m$184–847Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)ORD - MCW
- Take the bus from Mason City to Ames
6h 2m$52–330Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
12h 16m$110–276
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Iowa State University by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 37m and costs $160 - $750.
The distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) and Iowa State University is 357 miles. The road distance is 326.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Iowa State University is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Iowa State University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Iowa State University via Division, Clinton-Blue, Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, and Ames in around 9h 48m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Mason City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Burlington to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $50–80
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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