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How to get fromDavenport to Purdue Universityby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicagobus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    7h 7m

  2. Drive 243.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Davenport to Purdue Universitycar car 243.1 mi
    4h 58m
    $45–65

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicagobus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 38m

  4. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Napervillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 28m

  5. Bus, train via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 3m
    $63–131

  6. Bus via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Napervillebus bus Btw 1210
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus Ord / ...
    10h

  7. Fly Quad City International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MLI - LAF
    8h 12m
    $48–293

  8. Fly Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 55m
    $62–282

  9. Fly Quad City International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MLI - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 11m
    $101–472

  10. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicagobus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    6h 49m

  11. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Cedar Rapidsbus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    9h 14m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 291.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Davenport to Purdue University via Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day.

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