There are 9 ways to get from Racine to Iowa State University by bus, plane, shuttle, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- 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 52m$196–700Drive 338.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Racine to Iowa State University338.4 mi
6h 41m$62–90Train, bus
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
12h 37m$65–177Train, bus via Minneapolis
- Take the train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisBorealis
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to AmesJefferson 801 / ...
14h 5m$85–251Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- 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 2m$226–490Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mason City, bus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)ORD - MCW
- Take the bus from Mason City to Ames
8h 18m$94–370Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)MDW - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 49m$186–814Train, bus via Des Moines
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
13h 19m$84–238Bus
- Take the bus from Marquette and 6th to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Ames
13h 40m$67–244
Racine to Iowa State University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Racine to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Racine to Iowa State University is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Racine to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Marquette and 6th and arriving at Ames via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
The distance between Racine and Iowa State University is 437 miles. The road distance is 340.4 miles.
The best way to get from Racine to Iowa State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $65 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Racine to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Racine to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Marquette and 6th station.
Racine to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Racine to Iowa State University is 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Racine to Iowa State University.
There are 48+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Racine, WI, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Marquette and 6th to Iowa State University via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Minneapolis, and Ames in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Kenosha to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
Bus from Marquette and 6th to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–19
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- 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
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Mason City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–95
- Flexible Fares
- $90–130
- Saver Fare
- $55–110
- Flex Fare
- $75–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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