There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Mount Prospect 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 25m$180–424Bus 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
5h 48m$45–302Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Ames to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
9h 28m$85–216Drive 314.8 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Mount Prospect314.8 mi
6h 7m$58–83Shuttle 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
4h 55m$134–545Shuttle 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 OTC to Mt. Prospect
5h 19m$161–701Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0123 / ...
10h$53–145
Iowa State University to Mount Prospect by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Mount Prospect is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Mount Prospect is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $180 - $430.
The distance between Iowa State University and Mount Prospect is 412 miles. The road distance is 316.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Mount Prospect without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 9h 28m and costs $85 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Iowa State University to Mount Prospect, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Mount Prospect is 317 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Iowa State University to Mount Prospect.
There are 378+ hotels available in Mount Prospect.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Mount Prospect, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Mt. Prospect via Ames, Des Moines, Des Moines, Chicago, Jefferson & Harrison, Canal & Madison, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 28m.
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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 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Mt. Prospect
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- 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/
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
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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