There are 9 ways to get from Iowa State University to Saugatuck by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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, train via Des Moines
best- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Station
12h 37m$145–327Drive 458.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Saugatuck458.6 mi
8h 20m$84–121Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Union Station to Holland Amtrak Station
8h 7m$245–544Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Holland Bus Stop
12h 50m$107–241Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Station
13h 9m$113–271Shuttle 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 Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Station
8h 38m$199–665Shuttle 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 Holland Amtrak Station
8h 22m$224–815Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Muskegon (MKG)DSM - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Saugatuck
6h 14m$252–770Bus 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 Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Station
9h 30m$110–422
Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Saugatuck is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Saugatuck is to shuttle and fly and taxi which takes 6h 14m and costs $250 - $800.
The distance between Iowa State University and Saugatuck is 561 miles. The road distance is 461.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Saugatuck without a car is to bus and train via Des Moines which takes 12h 37m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 12h 37m to get from Iowa State University to Saugatuck, including transfers.
Saugatuck is 1h ahead of Iowa State University. It is currently 4:31 PM in Iowa State University and 5:31 PM in Saugatuck.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Saugatuck is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Iowa State University to Saugatuck.
There are 221+ hotels available in Saugatuck.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Saugatuck, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Saugatuck via Ames, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Holland Bus Stop in around 12h 50m.
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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
- $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 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Des Moines to Muskegon via Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Des Moines to Muskegon via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- 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 25m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
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
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Holland Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $95–170
Cyclone Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-233-3324
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
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