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How to get fromDes Moines to Peruby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Peru by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane DSM - LAF
    2. Drive from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Perucar car
    6h 7m
    $113–537

  2. Drive 444.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Perucar car 444.8 mi
    8h 9m
    $82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Perubus bus South Bend
    12h 27m
    $104–184

  4. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane DSM - FWA
    2. Drive from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Perucar car
    5h 23m
    $113–586

  5. Bus, train

    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 Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train Ssl
    4. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Perubus bus
    14h 29m
    $145–258

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 423.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Peru via Indianapolis Union Station and Peru in around 12h 27m.

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