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How to get fromIowa State University to Purdue Universityby shuttle, bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa State University to Purdue University by shuttle, bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    13h 25m
    $179–364

  2. Drive  417.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Purdue Universitycar car 417.9 mi
    8h 14m
    $77–111

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 6m
    $189–391

  4. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane FOD - LAF
    13h 51m
    $199–520

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    17h 7m
    $142–256

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane DSM - LAF
    6h 44m
    $148–611

  7. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h
    $157–570

  8. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 15m
    $213–499

Iowa State University to Purdue University by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 25m

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

You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Purdue University via Ames, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 17h 7m.

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