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How to get fromPurdue University to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    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
    6h 25m
    $166–741

  2. Drive 417.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Iowa State Universitycar car 417.2 mi
    8h 13m
    $77–110

  3. Bus, shuttle

    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
    12h 56m
    $173–354

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    18h 29m
    $196–411

  5. 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 34m
    $201–701

  6. 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 Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    $196–511

  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 Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $241–531

  8. 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
    9h 17m
    $206–874

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    17h 13m
    $200–301

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Iowa State University via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, St. Paul, and Ames in around 17h 13m.

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