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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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  1. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CID - LAF
    5h 45m
    $98–602

  2. Drive 326.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Purdue Universitycar car 326.4 mi
    6h 18m
    $60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 49m

  4. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 13m
    $96–512

  5. Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car car
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALO - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    6h 57m
    $76–305

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 20m

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    12h 19m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, 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 bus from GTC Bay 9 to Purdue University via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 49m.

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