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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa State University to Palatine by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

    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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    5h 14m
    $123–451

  2. Drive  308.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Palatinecar car 308.9 mi
    6h 3m
    $51–74

  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 Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    10h 43m
    $173–318

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

    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
    4h 38m
    $189–440

  5. 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 Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    5h 29m
    $143–561

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

    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
    6h 10m
    $72–304

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iowa State University to Palatine.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 369.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa State University to Palatine. 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Palatine. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Palatine via Ames, IA - Iowa State University, Des Moines International Airport, IA, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 43m.

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