Student Bus Trips

The Student Alumni Association is delighted to make arrangements for a deluxe motor coach to bring your student home for university-scheduled breaks. The cost is typically $135 for Chicago and $100 for the Twin Cities, and each is based on round-trip fares only. Seating is limited, and we operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

We are proud to partner with Arrow Stage Lines to offer your student a safe, convenient and comfortable ride home. Arrow buses provide restrooms, TV/DVD and comfortable seating while ensuring students' easy and safe travel to and from campus.


A typical schedule is usually as follows:

Twin Cities:
  Location
Arrival   
Departure
Drake University
Olmsted parking lot
5:00 p.m.

Owatonna
 Cabela's (South bus parking lot, by
the museum)
 7:30 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
Lakeville Target (1-35 and 185th Street)
8:20 p.m. 12:25 p.m.
Mall of America Lindau Lane exit (North lot, east side
by IKEA)
 8:45 p.m.
12:00 p.m.



    Chicago:

    		 Location
         		Arrival   
    		Departure
    Drake University
    		Olmsted parking lot
    		5:00 p.m.
    DeKalb
    		 Oasis on I-88 (Mobil Station mini-mart area)  
    		9:50 p.m.
    		 2:10 p.m.
    Naperville
    		 Hyatt Place (27576 Maecliff Dr., south side
    of hotel)
    		10:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m.
    O'Hare Kiss'N'Fly lot (Bessie Coleman Drive,
    beyond car rental return)
    		11:05 p.m. 1:10 p.m.
    Gurnee McDonald's parking lot (SW corner of
    Grand Ave. and Dilley's Rd.)
    		11:40 p.m. 12:35 p.m.
    Kenosha McDonald's parking lot off I-94/Hwy. 50 exit
    (12214 75th St.)
    		12:15 a.m.
    (3/17)
    		12:00 p.m.

    You will receive a confirmation email when your order has been processed. Please note we are unable to offer refunds for reservations unless the bus is overbooked or canceled. If you have any questions, please contact Betty David at 515-271-3152.