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How to get fromMilwaukee to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MKE - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 20m
    $152–642

  2. Drive  346.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Iowa State Universitycar car 346.2 mi
    6h 11m
    $64–92

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    11h 9m
    $135–274

  4. Bus via Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus bus
    11h 31m
    $115–201

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    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 36m
    $158–511

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    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 44m
    $218–501

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

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    6h 11m
    $158–634

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    13h 49m
    $107–167

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

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee to Iowa State University via Rochester, Owatonna, and Ames in around 11h 31m.

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