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How to get fromPurdue University to Cedar Rapidsby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Cedar Rapids by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    11h 30m
    $79–150

  2. Fly Purdue University Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeLAF - CID
    8h 15m
    $48–313

  3. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa Citybus
    5. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    14h 32m
    $122–255

  4. Drive 319.4 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Cedar Rapidscar319.4 mi
    6h 29m
    $59–85

  5. Bus via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Iowa Citybus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    11h 50m
    $108–219

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    12h 35m
    $95–170

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeORD - CID
    6h 23m
    $93–332

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dubuque Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeORD - DBQ
    3. Drive from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Cedar Rapidscar
    5h 56m
    $187–277

Purdue University to Cedar Rapids by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to GTC Bay 9 via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago, and Court St Transportation Center in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) twice daily.

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