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How to get fromIllinois State University to Iowa State Universityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Illinois State University to Iowa State University by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    8h 41m
    $65–114

  2. Drive 306 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Illinois State University to Iowa State Universitycar car 306 mi
    5h 43m
    $56–81

  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
    7h 45m
    $171–741

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1401
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    10h 50m

  5. 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 29m
    $197–756

  6. 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 47m
    $220–916

  7. 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 35m
    $227–556

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Iowa State University via Bloomington-Normal, Des Moines, and Ames in around 8h 41m.

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