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How to get fromIowa State University to Jolietby taxi, plane, train, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Joliet by taxi, plane, train, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 18m
    $190–451

  2. Drive  316.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Jolietcar car 316.2 mi
    5h 38m
    $58–84

  3. Shuttle, bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    11h 19m
    $163–338

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    14h 24m
    $177–352

  5. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 2m
    $134–522

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 36m
    $144–582

  7. Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCW - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 53m
    $73–315

Iowa State University to Joliet by foot, bus, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa State University to Joliet. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to LaSalle Street, then take the train to Joliet. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Joliet via Ames, IA - Iowa State University, Des Moines International Airport, IA, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, and LaSalle Street in around 11h 19m.

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