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

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There are 6 ways to get from Palatine 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 Palatine to Irving Parktrain 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
    4h 53m
    $156–670

  2. Drive  308.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatine to Iowa State Universitycar car 308.8 mi
    6h 2m
    $57–82

  3. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Palatine 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 18m
    $161–327

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

    1. Take the train from Palatine 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 39m
    $182–851

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    5h
    $186–470

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ORD - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    6h 25m
    $76–335

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 369 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Palatine to Iowa State University. However, you can 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 Palatine 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 18m.

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