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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rockford to Iowa State University by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi via Iowa City

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    8h 31m
    $140–197

  2. Drive  262.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Iowa State Universitycar car 262.2 mi
    5h 27m
    $48–70

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

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 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 9m
    $157–525

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    9h 11m
    $156–226

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

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 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 16m
    $217–505

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

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus 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 29m
    $181–645

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

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus 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
    6h 40m
    $107–380

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 324.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Iowa State University. However, you can take the taxi to Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), take the bus to Moline Center Station, take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can drive from Rockford to Iowa State University in around 5h 27m.

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