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

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There are 10 ways to get from Iowa State University to Purdue University by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    12h 54m
    $111–268

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    14h
    $67–167

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    17h 11m
    $107–337

  4. Drive 417.9 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Purdue Universitycar417.9 mi
    8h 12m
    $77–111

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

    1. Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeFOD - LAF
    9h 46m
    $194–500

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    14h 31m
    $74–182

  7. Bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle DrivebusOrd
    14h 40m
    $101–204

  8. 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
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeDSM - LAF
    7h 6m
    $158–671

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

    1. Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFOD - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    7h 24m
    $233–474

  10. 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
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDSM - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    7h 55m
    $192–615

Iowa State University to Purdue University by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Purdue University via Ames, 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 14h.

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