There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train
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
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
3h 51m$154–645Drive 322.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagocar 322.6 mi
6h 7m$59–85Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 24m$73–130Shuttle 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
4h 45m$146–580Taxi 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 7m$187–439Bus 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
5h 36m$70–303Bus, 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 Chicago Union Stationtrain
11h 1m$105–205
Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago is to shuttle and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at California & 35th Street via Des Moines, Harrison & Jefferson and Cicero & 24th Place Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago is 356 miles. The road distance is 324.5 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Iowa State University to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago is 324 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Iowa State University to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago.
There are 1328+ hotels available in Tornado Bus Co - Chicago.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to California & 35th Street via Ames, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, and Cicero & 24th Place Terminal in around 10h 24m.
- 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
- $40–260
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- 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 Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- 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 Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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