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How to get fromPurdue University to Iowa Cityby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Iowa City 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 CitybusChicago
    9h 53m
    $75–146

  2. Drive 296.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Iowa Citycar296.8 mi
    5h 47m
    $55–79

  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
    12h 55m
    $124–436

  4. Fly Purdue University Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeLAF - CID
    6h 22m
    $67–341

  5. Bus via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal FacilitybusPurdue
    2. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Iowa CitybusChicago
    10h 13m
    $109–189

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa CitybusChicago
    10h 57m
    $91–331

  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 30m
    $112–370

  8. Fly Purdue University Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeLAF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Iowa Citybus
    9h 55m
    $92–387

Purdue University to Iowa City by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Iowa City via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 3 times a day.

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