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How to get fromDes Moines Airport (DSM) to Purdue Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane DSM - LAF
    5h 27m
    $87–497

  2. Drive 413 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Purdue Universitycar car 413 mi
    7h 49m
    $76–109

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    12h 52m
    $134–352

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 33m
    $176–462

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Purdue Universityrideshare rideshare 413 mi
    7h 49m

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DSM - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 14m
    $160–780

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    6h 7m
    $90–436

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    13h 23m
    $146–387

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 7m
    $145–397

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Purdue University via Ankeny, IA, 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 52m.

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