There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Itasca by taxi, plane, bus, car, shuttle, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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)
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)FOD - ORD
4h 44m$186–427Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Ames to Mason City
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MCW - ORD
6h 12m$46–305Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Ames to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
9h 40m$80–207Drive 306.9 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Itasca306.9 mi
6h 5m$56–81Shuttle 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)DSM - ORD
5h 22m$150–608Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- 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)DSM - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Itasca
5h 26mBus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0123 / ...
10h 27m$58–161
Iowa State University to Itasca by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Itasca is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Itasca is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $180 - $430.
The distance between Iowa State University and Itasca is 405 miles. The road distance is 308.7 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Itasca without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 9h 40m and costs $80 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Iowa State University to Itasca, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Itasca is 309 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Iowa State University to Itasca.
There are 387+ hotels available in Itasca.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Itasca, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Itasca via Ames, Des Moines, Des Moines, Chicago, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Itasca
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Bus from Ames to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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 Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–143
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $104
- Flex Fare
- $143
- 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/
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
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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