Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Purdue University

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusDes Moines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationbusChicago
    11h 17m
    $80–200

  2. Fly Quad City International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeMLI - LAF
    7h 33m
    $48–303

  3. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlingtonbus
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburgbus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    13h 20m
    $121–278

  4. Drive 407 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Purdue Universitycar407 mi
    7h 36m
    $75–108

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusDes Moines
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationtrainCardinal
    11h 48m
    $87–225

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusOmaha
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationtrainCardinal
    12h 2m
    $98–223

  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 4m
    $122–193

  8. Fly Des Moines 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 16m
    $133–486

  9. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCID - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    7h 29m
    $107–325

  10. Fly Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMLI - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    7h 56m
    $87–277

Iowa to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Purdue University via Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Iowa

Trips to Purdue University

Popular routes