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How to get fromBradley University to Drake Universityby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bradley University to Drake University by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 19m

  2. Drive  261.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bradley University to Drake Universitycar car 261.3 mi
    4h 29m
    $45–65

  3. Fly from Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PIA - DSM
    6h 2m
    $73–372

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Peoria, Bradley University to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    7h 2m
    $101–340

  5. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Peoria, Bradley University to Oakbrook Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    7h 55m
    $131–526

  6. Bus to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SPI - DSM
    11h 19m

Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Bradley University, IL, USA and Drake University, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Bradley University to Drake University via Main and Elmwood/Bradley University, CityLink Transit Center, Peoria Amtrak Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg, and Des Moines in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours.

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