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There are 6 ways to get from Illinois State University to Iowa State University by bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 32m
    $122–162

  2. Drive  306.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Illinois State University to Iowa State Universitycar car 306.5 mi
    5h 42m
    $53–76

  3. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BMI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 59m
    $136–541

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 28m
    $193–563

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 52m
    $210–728

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 34m
    $253–553

Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Illinois State University to Iowa State University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Illinois State University to Iowa State University. However, you can walk to Bloomington-Normal, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can drive from Illinois State University to Iowa State University in around 5h 42m.

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