There are 8 ways to get from Wisconsin to Iowa State University by bus, plane, shuttle, train, car, taxi, or bus (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 Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 36m$158–511Drive 346.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Iowa State Universitycar 346.2 mi
6h 11m$64–92Train, bus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805
11h 9m$139–269Bus via Rochester
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus
11h 31m$115–201Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
- Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 49m$159–600Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 23m$149–593Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
5h 45m$218–491Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Saint Paul Union Depotbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805
13h 49m$107–167
Wisconsin to Iowa State University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Iowa State University is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 5h 36m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Ames via Rochester and Owatonna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Wisconsin and Iowa State University is 423 miles. The road distance is 348.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Iowa State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 9m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Wisconsin to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Wisconsin to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Milwaukee station.
Wisconsin to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Iowa State University is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Wisconsin to Iowa State University.
There are 55+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee to Iowa State University via Rochester, Owatonna, and Ames in around 11h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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