There are 4 ways to get from Iowa State University to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to DekalbGreyhound US0155S
8h 17m$48–131Drive 265 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to DeKalb265 mi
4h 56m$49–70Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)FOD - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
7h 24m$184–449Shuttle to Des Moines, fly, train
- 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)DSM - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
7h 55m$138–570
Iowa State University to DeKalb by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to DeKalb is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to DeKalb is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Dekalb via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Iowa State University and DeKalb is 313 miles. The road distance is 266.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Iowa State University to DeKalb, including transfers.
Iowa State University to DeKalb bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to DeKalb bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to DeKalb is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Iowa State University to DeKalb.
There are nine+ hotels available in DeKalb.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Dekalb via Ames and Des Moines in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- 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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