There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CMI - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 24m$188–762Drive 358.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Iowa State Universitycar 358.6 mi
6h 31m$66–95Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus Jefferson 804 / ...
9h 32m$73–128Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane CMI - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
7h 41m$213–522
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 24m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Ames via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Champaign and Iowa State University is 350 miles. The road distance is 360.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Champaign to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Champaign to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Iowa State University is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Champaign to Iowa State University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Iowa State University via Des Moines and Ames in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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