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How to get fromNorthern Illinois University to Iowa State Universityby bus, taxi, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Northern Illinois University to Iowa State University by bus, taxi, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 45m
    $113–166

  2. Drive 264.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northern Illinois University to Iowa State Universitycar car 264.5 mi
    4h 58m
    $49–70

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain 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
    7h 42m
    $164–701

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn 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
    7h 33m
    $184–861

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain 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
    7h 47m
    $194–491

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: 313.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Northern Illinois University, IL, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Northern Illinois University to Iowa State University. However, you can walk to Dekalb, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can drive from Northern Illinois University to Iowa State University in around 4h 58m.

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