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

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There are 9 ways to get from Iowa City to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    8h 52m
    $61–114

  2. Drive 296.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Purdue Universitycar car 296.9 mi
    5h 51m
    $55–79

  3. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MLI - LAF
    9h 22m
    $57–310

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 23m
    $73–149

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    10h 22m
    $69–133

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CID - LAF
    7h 36m

  7. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    9h 5m
    $71–299

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

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus 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 4m

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

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    8h 38m
    $75–334

Iowa City to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City 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 8h 52m.

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