There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to Iowa State University by bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, shuttle, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus Jefferson 804 / ...
8h 32m$48–126Drive 264.6 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Iowa State Universitycar 264.6 mi
4h 58m$49–70Train, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 20m$124–481Train, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
7h 30m$188–461
DeKalb to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Iowa State University is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Ames via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between DeKalb and Iowa State University is 309 miles. The road distance is 266.1 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from DeKalb to Iowa State University, including transfers.
DeKalb to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Iowa State University is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from DeKalb to Iowa State University.
There are 49+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Iowa State University via Des Moines and Ames in around 8h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dekalb to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- 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
- $3–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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