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

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

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  1. Bus via Davenport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Davenportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    8h 29m
    $125–178

  2. Drive 267.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Iowa State Universitycar car 267.8 mi
    5h 5m
    $49–71

  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 10m
    $192–725

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0154
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    9h 44m
    $105–178

  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 15m
    $222–525

  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
    $221–905

  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
    $112–390

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Iowa State University via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), Davenport, Des Moines, and Ames in around 8h 29m.

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