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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    2h 42m
    $179–810

  2. Drive 320.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa State Universitycar car 320.7 mi
    6h 7m
    $59–85

  3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 6m
    $160–690

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    10h 1m
    $158–321

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Iowa State Universityrideshare rideshare 320.7 mi
    6h 7m

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Iowa State University. However, you can fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, then walk to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Clark/Lake, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, then walk to Iowa State University.

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