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

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There are 8 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

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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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    5h 12m
    $148–581

  2. Drive 309.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Palatinecar car 309.3 mi
    6h 2m
    $57–82

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    9h 46m
    $111–156

  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 35m
    $189–430

  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 24m
    $158–651

  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 4m
    $72–294

  7. Bus, train via Des Moines

    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 OTC to Palatinetrain train
    10h 38m
    $107–156

  8. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Napervillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    12h 30m
    $118–169

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

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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, Des Moines, Chicago, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 46m.

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