There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Oak Brook by shuttle, plane, bus, train, 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.
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 54m$132–516Drive 309 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Oak Brookcar 309 mi
5h 44m$57–82Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 51m$165–317Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
14h 7m$282–438Shuttle 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 29m$119–443Taxi 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 55m$180–422Bus 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 22m$68–296
Iowa State University to Oak Brook by foot, bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 54m and costs $130 - $550.
The distance between Iowa State University and Oak Brook is 366 miles. The road distance is 310.8 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Oak Brook without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 10h 51m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Iowa State University to Oak Brook, including transfers.
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 220+ hotels available in Oak Brook.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Oak Brook, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Iowa State University to Oak Brook. 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 Orange Line Station, take the bus to 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, then take the line 322 bus to Cermak Rd & Windsor Dr. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Cermak Rd & Windsor Dr via Ames, IA - Iowa State University, Des Moines International Airport, IA, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, 54th/Cermak, and 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line in around 10h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
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
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
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
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Ames to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
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