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

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, 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 4m
    $84–442

  2. Drive  407 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Purdue Universitycar car 407 mi
    7h 39m
    $75–108

  3. Bus

    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
    11h 7m
    $77–149

  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
    12h 49m
    $104–240

  5. 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 25m
    $147–711

  6. 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 19m
    $93–401

  7. 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
    11h 38m
    $84–179

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    12h 42m
    $85–168

Des Moines to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Purdue University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 11h 7m.

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