There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Oak Brook by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, line 322 bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
- Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Cermak Rd & Windsor Drbus
4h 49m$157–646Drive 309.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Oak Brookcar 309.4 mi
5h 44m$57–82Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain
10h 5m$108–208Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
5h 31m$144–573Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
4h 54m$185–422Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
6h 23m$68–286Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 39m$82–148
Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Oak Brook is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Oak Brook is to shuttle and fly and line 322 bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Oak Brook. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at York St & 22nd St via Des Moines, Harrison & Jefferson and Forest Park CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Oak Brook is 366 miles. The road distance is 311.2 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Oak Brook without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 5m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Iowa State University to Oak Brook, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Oak Brook bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Oak Brook bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Oak Brook is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Iowa State University to Oak Brook.
There are 326+ hotels available in Oak Brook.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Oak Brook, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to York St & 22nd St via Ames, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 900 W Harrison, UIC-Halsted, Forest Park, and Forest Park CTA Station in around 10h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Cermak Rd & Windsor Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Ames to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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