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How to get fromRound Lake Beach to Iowa State Universityby train, plane, shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Round Lake Beach 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 Round Lake to Edgebrooktrain 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
    5h 26m
    $128–484

  2. Drive  321.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Round Lake Beach to Iowa State Universitycar car 321.3 mi
    6h 24m
    $59–85

  3. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Round Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 50m
    $161–312

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Round Lake to Glenviewtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    14h 11m
    $155–321

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

    1. Take the train from Round Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    6h 14m
    $143–592

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

    1. Take the train from Round Lake to Edgebrooktrain 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
    5h 33m
    $188–474

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

    1. Take the train from Round Lake to Edgebrooktrain train
    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 59m
    $78–339

Round Lake Beach to Iowa State University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Round Lake Beach, IL, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Round Lake Beach to Iowa State University. However, you can take the train to Edgebrook, walk to Lehigh & Devon, take the bus to Jefferson Park Transit Center, walk to Jefferson Park, 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 Round Lake to Iowa State University via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, Des Moines International Airport, IA, and Ames, IA - Iowa State University in around 10h 50m.

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