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

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There are 7 ways to get from Drake University to Purdue University by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeDSM - LAF
    5h 26m
    $91–499

  2. Drive 409.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Drake University to Purdue Universitycar409.5 mi
    7h 39m
    $75–108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusOmaha
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationbusChicago
    10h 50m
    $92–189

  4. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)planeDSM - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    6h 14m
    $128–648

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDSM - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    6h 14m
    $125–443

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusOmaha
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationtrainCardinal
    11h 21m
    $99–204

  7. Bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle DrivebusPurdue / ...
    12h 57m
    $111–174

Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Drake University, IA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Drake University to Purdue University via Des Moines, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 50m.

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