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

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There are 4 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 29m
    $120–179

  2. Drive 358.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Iowa State Universitycar car 358.6 mi
    6h 31m
    $66–95

  3. Fly to Des Moines, 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
    5h 24m
    $188–762

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CMI - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 41m
    $213–542

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 372 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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 31m.

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