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How to get fromPurdue University to Iowaby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Iowa by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    11h 26m
    $83–157

  2. Fly Purdue University Airport to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LAF - MLI
    7h 4m
    $43–293

  3. Drive 406.8 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Des Moinescar car 406.8 mi
    7h 37m
    $75–108

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    12h 29m
    $86–177

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2shuttle bus Laffayette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    12h 39m
    $115–171

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    6h 19m
    $87–303

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    8h 17m
    $102–492

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MDW - OMA
    8h 27m
    $235–1,301

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Des Moines via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) twice daily.

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