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

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LAF - MLI
    7h 51m
    $43–293

  2. Bus

    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 US0155S
    13h 16m
    $93–167

  3. Drive 406.8 mi

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

  4. 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
    $86–293

  5. 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
    $170–897

  6. 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
    $218–1,106

  7. 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 US0155S
    14h 20m
    $99–192

  8. 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 US0155S
    14h 30m
    $125–181

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Des Moines via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 13h 16m.

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