There are 8 ways to get from Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 via Saint Paul
best- Take the bus from Ames to St. PaulJefferson 802
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to MadisonFlixBus 2548
10h 22m$45–206Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
13h 52m$73–331Drive 266.4 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS)266.4 mi
4h 50m$49–71Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)FOD - MSN
6h 57m$232–723Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
13h 42m$68–176Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)DSM - MSN
7h 1m$206–944Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- 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 bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
7h 13m$252–514Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- 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 bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
7h 44m$206–635
Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS). However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Madison via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Iowa State University and University of Wisconsin (WIS) is 493 miles. The road distance is 267.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 10h 22m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS), including transfers.
Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS).
There are 142+ hotels available in University of Wisconsin (WIS).
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and University of Wisconsin (WIS), WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) via Ames, St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Madison in around 10h 22m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
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
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
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 St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
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/
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- 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 19m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Cyclone Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-233-3324
Cyclone Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-233-3324
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