There are 8 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
best- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Des Moines (DSM)AZO - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 27m$182–842Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
12h 57m$72–185Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
12h 27m$78–223Drive 464.2 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Iowa State University464.2 mi
8h 25m$85–123Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)ORD - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 57m$192–833Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)ORD - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State University
7h 7m$212–533Train to Detroit, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)DTW - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 56m$229–941Train, bus via Galesburg
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
14h$134–359
Kalamazoo to Iowa State University by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 27m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Iowa State University is 470 miles. The road distance is 467 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Iowa State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 27m and costs $75 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Kalamazoo to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Iowa State University is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 7:32 AM in Kalamazoo and 6:32 AM in Iowa State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Iowa State University is 467 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Kalamazoo to Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Iowa State University via Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, and Ames in around 12h 57m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Detroit to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Detroit to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Detroit to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Detroit to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Burlington to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $50–80
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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