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

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

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  1. Bus via Chicago

    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 the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    13h 3m
    $94–173

  2. Drive 417.2 mi

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

  3. 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
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    16h
    $135–283

  4. 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 45m
    $171–741

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    14h 7m
    $105–208

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    15h 51m
    $120–206

  7. 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
    $211–741

  8. 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 46m
    $196–501

  9. 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
    $241–541

  10. 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
    $221–929

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 489.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 3m

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 Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, and Ames in around 13h 3m.

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