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How to get fromLake Forest to Iowa State Universityby train, plane, shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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

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

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    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 48m
    $163–692

  2. Drive 326.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Iowa State Universitycar car 326.3 mi
    6h 30m
    $60–86

  3. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    10h 26m
    $161–322

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 47m
    $182–851

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 53m
    $193–482

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

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ORD - MCW
    3. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    7h 18m
    $83–357

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 378.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Iowa State University. However, you can take the train to Clybourn, take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, then walk to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Iowa State University via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, Des Moines International Airport, IA, and Ames, IA - Iowa State University in around 10h 26m.

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