There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Moline by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), plane, or shuttle
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Bus via Naperville
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal FacilityPurdue
- Take the bus from Naperville, IL to Moline, ILChicago
8h 3m$94–200Fly from Purdue University Airport
cheapest- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)LAF - MLI
7h 30m$42–302Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center StationGreyhound US0123 / ...
9h 12m$70–176Train, bus via Naperville
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Take the bus from Naperville, IL to Moline, IL
9h 13m$79–147Drive 237.9 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Moline237.9 mi
4h 47m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago to Augustana CollegeChicago
8h 17m$66–137Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)IND - MLI
7h 4m$80–391Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)ORD - MLI
5h 41m$87–321
Purdue University to Moline by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Moline is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Moline is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Moline. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at 16 St & 6 Ave via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago and Augustana College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Purdue University and Moline is 310 miles. The road distance is 239.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Moline without a car is to bus via Naperville which takes 8h 3m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Purdue University to Moline, including transfers.
Purdue University to Moline bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Moline is to bus via Naperville which takes 8h 3m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $40 - $310 and takes 7h 30m.
Purdue University to Moline bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Moline is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 2:06 AM in Purdue University and 1:06 AM in Moline.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Moline, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Moline, IL via Co-Rec Circle Drive, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station, LaGrange Road, Naperville, and Naperville, IL in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) 4 times a day.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $55–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Naperville, IL to Moline, IL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $50–75
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–104
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $45–65
- Flexible Fares
- $60–90
- Saver Fare
- $76
- Flex Fare
- $104
Bus from Chicago to Augustana College
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $55–80
- Saver Fare
- $66
- Flex Fare
- $90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Moline is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Purdue University to Moline.
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