Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Joliet

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Iowa State University to Joliet by shuttle, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    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
    $159–652

  2. Drive 316.2 mi

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

  3. Bus, train via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    10h 25m
    $117–187

  4. 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
    $149–582

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

    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 25m
    $190–431

  6. 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 54m
    $73–295

  7. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    10h 28m
    $107–153

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    10h 58m
    $107–159

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Napervillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downers Grove Metra to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus bus 834
    12h 23m
    $114–166

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa State University to Joliet.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 398.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Pace Transit Center via Ames, Des Moines, Chicago, and Union Station in around 10h 28m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound