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How to get fromAmes to Purdue Universityby shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Ames to Purdue University by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane DSM - LAF
    7h 12m
    $163–681

  2. Drive 417 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Purdue Universitycar car 417 mi
    8h 12m
    $77–110

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 57m
    $94–173

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 39m
    $141–278

  5. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane FOD - LAF
    9h 44m
    $201–502

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 52m
    $167–620

  7. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 24m
    $210–481

  8. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 25m
    $193–719

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 28m
    $111–208

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 13m
    $105–213

  11. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 7m
    $230–433

Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Purdue University via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 12h 57m.

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