There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Mokena by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, 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.
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokena
5h 12m$183–430Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to MokenaRi
11h 28m$46–127Bus, train via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to MokenaRi
9h 51m$83–213Drive 327.3 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Mokena327.3 mi
5h 50m$60–87Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DSM - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokena
5h 42m$142–571Shuttle 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 LaSalle Street to Mokena
5h 21m$167–751Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Mason City
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MCW - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokena
6h 30m$48–318
Iowa State University to Mokena by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Mokena is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Mokena is to taxi and fly and train which takes 5h 12m and costs $180 - $430.
The distance between Iowa State University and Mokena is 436 miles. The road distance is 329.2 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Mokena without a car is to bus and train via Des Moines which takes 9h 51m and costs $80 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Iowa State University to Mokena, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Mokena is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Iowa State University to Mokena.
There are 105+ hotels available in Mokena.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Mokena, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Iowa State University to Mokena. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to LaSalle Street, then take the train to Mokena. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Mokena via Ames, Des Moines, Des Moines, Chicago, and LaSalle Street in around 9h 51m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Mokena
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- 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/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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