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How to get fromChampaign to Iowa State Universityby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Champaign to Iowa State University by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    8h 24m
    $125–170

  2. Drive  359.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Iowa State Universitycar car 359.1 mi
    6h 30m
    $66–95

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 59m
    $153–562

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Champaign to Iowa State University. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can drive from Champaign to Iowa State University in around 6h 30m.

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