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How to get fromPurdue University to Iowa Cityby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 1m
    $55–106

  2. Drive  296.8 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Iowa Citycar car 296.8 mi
    5h 50m
    $55–79

  3. Fly Purdue University Airport to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LAF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 8m
    $55–328

  4. 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 Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 4m
    $61–136

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2shuttle bus Laffayette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    10h 12m
    $63–122

  6. Fly Purdue University Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAF - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 10m

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    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 Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    6h 36m
    $125–222

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 22m
    $95–348

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 14m

Purdue University to Iowa City by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Iowa City via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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