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

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

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

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    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 Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    5h 23m
    $154–641

  2. Drive 298.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Napervillecar car 298.3 mi
    5h 31m
    $55–79

  3. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 41m
    $90–182

  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 Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    5h 50m
    $144–571

  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 Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    5h 13m
    $185–430

  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 Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    6h 39m
    $73–294

  7. 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 Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    10h 30m
    $75–133

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa State University to Naperville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 387.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa State University to Naperville. However, you can walk to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Union Station, then take the train to Naperville. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Naperville Amtrak Station via Ames, Des Moines, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 9h 41m.

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