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

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

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

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    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvdbus 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
    6h 24m
    $161–690

  2. Drive 302.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Plainfield to Iowa State Universitycar car 302.6 mi
    5h 41m
    $56–80

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus bus 755
    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 47m
    $156–318

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

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Monroe St & Wabash Avebus bus
    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 9m
    $181–850

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

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvdbus 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
    6h 29m
    $191–480

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

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvdbus bus
    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 55m
    $81–355

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: 403.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Plainfield, Will County, IL, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Plainfield to Iowa State University. However, you can take the bus to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvd, walk to Jackson-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 bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Iowa State University via Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, Des Moines International Airport, IA, and Ames, IA - Iowa State University in around 10h 47m.

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