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How to get fromAmes to Purdue Universityby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, plane or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Ames to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 52m
    $67–167

  2. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    16h 53m
    $107–282

  3. Drive 417 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Purdue Universitycar car 417 mi
    8h 12m
    $77–110

  4. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane FOD - LAF
    10h 2m
    $196–502

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 23m
    $74–167

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    14h 28m
    $100–181

  7. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane DSM - LAF
    6h 14m
    $178–791

  8. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 45m
    $197–665

  9. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 21m
    $235–466

Ames to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Purdue University via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 12h 52m.

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