North American Solid State Chemistry Conference 2025
July 28-31, 2025, Ames, Iowa

Travel Information

Location
The conference will be located at the Iowa State University Memorial Union in Ames, Iowa, located just 25 miles north of Des Moines, Iowa; Ames is located on the northwest corner of US Highway 30 and I-35.

Parking
Are you planning to drive to the conference?

Visitor parking permits will be available for purchase through the transportation link below. Visitor permits are $5/day and valid in all general staff and student parking lots on campus.

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located about 45 minutes to the south of Ames, has more than 100 daily arrivals and departures.  

Vehicle Rental
Do you need to rent a vehicle? Please see the links below.
Ground Transportation from DSM
Executive Express Shuttle

Airport Shuttle
Do you need transportation to and from Des Moines International Airport?

An airport shuttle will be available to and from Des Moines International Airport. A small fee will be included. To sign up for airport transportation, please use the link below. Note that booking transportation is a separate procedure from the conference registration.

Register for Airport Shuttle and/or Parking Passes.

Shuttle cost total for both ways: $100

Parking Passes: $5/day per car