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There are 10 ways to get from Purdue University to Iowa by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or car

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

    best
    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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    5h 10m
    $131–381

  2. Drive  406.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Des Moinescar car 406.8 mi
    7h 37m
    $75–108

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 21m
    $83–141

  4. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 18m
    $108–231

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

    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
    5h 21m
    $114–374

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

    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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    6h 19m
    $88–323

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MDW - OMA
    8h 22m
    $142–656

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    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
    8h 12m
    $105–489

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 25m
    $88–166

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    13h 33m
    $93–176

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Des Moines via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 11h 21m.

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