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How to get fromLafayette to Amesby bus, shuttle, car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to Ames by bus, shuttle, car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    11h 31m
    $177–362

  2. Drive 421.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Amescar car 421.7 mi
    8h 2m
    $77–112

  3. Fly Purdue University Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAF - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 30m
    $171–741

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 11m
    $211–751

  5. Fly Purdue University Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane LAF - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    6h 38m
    $196–511

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 51m
    $219–927

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    $241–551

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 506.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 31m

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lafayette to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Des Moines, take the taxi to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can drive from Lafayette to Ames in around 8h 2m.

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