There are 9 ways to get from Libertyville to Iowa State University by train, plane, shuttle, bus, 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.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best- Take the train from Libertyville to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 12m$163–684Drive 320.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Libertyville to Iowa State Universitycar 320.4 mi
6h 22m$59–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
10h 43m$74–134Train, bus via Saint Paul
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805
13h 56m$179–350Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
- Take the train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 59m$187–852Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
5h 17m$193–484Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
- Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus
6h 43m$83–349Train, bus via Galesburg
- Take the train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
12h 34m$104–209Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus Btw 1205 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
13h 21m
Libertyville to Iowa State University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Libertyville to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Libertyville to Iowa State University is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 5h 12m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Libertyville to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Ave & Park Ave and arriving at Ames via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Libertyville and Iowa State University is 376 miles. The road distance is 322.2 miles.
The best way to get from Libertyville to Iowa State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 43m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Libertyville to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Libertyville to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago station.
Libertyville to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Libertyville to Iowa State University is 322 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Libertyville to Iowa State University.
There are 46+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Libertyville, IL, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Ave & Park Ave to Iowa State University via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago, Des Moines, and Ames in around 13h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Libertyville to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- 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 Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Mason City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Chicago to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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