There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Detroit by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
5h$184–792Drive 600.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Detroitcar 600.4 mi
10h 40m$110–159Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus
15h 45m$162–279Bus, train via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
19h 4m$249–512Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Detroit (DTW)plane FOD - DTW
8h 12m$215–581Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
15h 57m$155–317Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus
18h 16m$125–225
Iowa State University to Detroit by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Detroit is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Detroit is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Cass & Michigan via Des Moines, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Detroit is 599 miles. The road distance is 603.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Iowa State University to Detroit, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Detroit bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Detroit bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Iowa State University. It is currently 7:20 AM in Iowa State University and 8:20 AM in Detroit.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Detroit is 604 miles. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Iowa State University to Detroit.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Cass & Michigan via Ames, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
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
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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