There are 8 ways to get from University of Iowa to Purdue University by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or shuttle
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Bus, train via Davenport
best- Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
9h 27m$96–199Drive 297.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Iowa to Purdue University297.2 mi
5h 50m$55–79Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)CID - LAF
6h 19m$73–391Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to ChicagoDes Moines / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationChicago
9h 31m$67–163Bus via Naperville
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Naperville AmtrakWaterloo
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle DrivePurdue / ...
9h 50m$103–174Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iowa City to ChicagoDes Moines / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
10h 2m$74–183Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CID - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
7h 33m$112–355Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)MLI - LAF
7h 51m$69–342
University of Iowa to Purdue University by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Iowa to Purdue University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from University of Iowa to Purdue University is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Iowa to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between University of Iowa and Purdue University is 362 miles. The road distance is 298.9 miles.
The best way to get from University of Iowa to Purdue University without a car is to bus and train via Davenport which takes 9h 27m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from University of Iowa to Purdue University, including transfers.
University of Iowa to Purdue University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Iowa City station.
The best way to get from University of Iowa to Purdue University is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 9h 31m.
University of Iowa to Purdue University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Iowa to Purdue University is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from University of Iowa to Purdue University.
What companies run services between University of Iowa, IA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Iowa to Purdue University via Iowa City, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 9h 31m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Iowa City to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Davenport to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–65
- Flexible Fares
- $60–85
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–75
- Flexible Fares
- $65–100
- Saver Fare
- $40–85
- Flex Fare
- $55–120
Bus from Iowa City to Naperville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–96
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $45–65
- Flexible Fares
- $60–90
- Save Fare
- $70
- Flex Fare
- $96
Bus from Iowa City to Moline
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $26–40
- Flexible Fares
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
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