There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
3h 37m$185–424Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
8h 57m$43–136Drive 326 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Chicagocar 326 mi
6h 2m$60–86Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
4h 13m$149–615Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Iowa State University to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
4h 10m$51–263Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
3h 54m$174–795Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
5h 5m$45–312
Iowa State University to Chicago by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $180 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Chicago is 406 miles. The road distance is 327.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs $40 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Iowa State University to Chicago, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Chicago is 328 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Iowa State University to Chicago.
There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Chicago Bus Station via Ames and Des Moines in around 8h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
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