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How to get fromDes Moines to Crawfordsvilleby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Crawfordsville by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane DSM - LAF
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train
    6h 31m
    $104–511

  2. Drive  422.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Crawfordsvillecar car 422.9 mi
    7h 7m
    $78–112

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train Cardinal
    11h 41m
    $91–152

  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 Crawfordsville Stationtrain train
    13h 3m
    $110–241

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DSM - IND
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train
    7h 16m
    $158–776

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train
    7h 1m
    $112–457

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train
    6h 57m
    $124–544

  8. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Crawfordsville Stationtrain train Cardinal
    11h 52m
    $95–177

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Crawfordsville, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Crawfordsville. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Purdue University Airport (LAF), walk to Purdue West on Mitch Daniels Blvd, take the line 21 bus to Columbia St & 4th St, walk to Lafayette Amtrak Station, take the train to Crawfordsville Station, then take the taxi to Crawfordsville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Crawfordsville via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, and Crawfordsville Station in around 11h 41m.

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