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

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to University of Iowa 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
    10h 3m
    $75–146

  2. Drive 297.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to University of Iowacar297.2 mi
    5h 49m
    $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
    13h 4m
    $121–261

  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
    8h 30m
    $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 22m
    $104–215

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa CitybusChicago
    11h 7m
    $91–171

  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 39m
    $112–360

  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
    11h 52m
    $87–387

Purdue University to University of Iowa by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to University of Iowa via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago, and Iowa City in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) once daily.

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