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How to get fromAmherst to Purdue Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane BDL - LAF
    10h 8m
    $100–462

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    26h 39m
    $160–338

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    27h 6m
    $340–740

  4. Drive 869.6 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Purdue Universitycar car 869.6 mi
    16h 12m
    $159–230

  5. Bus, bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    3. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BOS - IND
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    10h 3m
    $218–1,018

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    12h 27m
    $320–1,780

  7. Fly Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    11h 55m
    $104–422

  8. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 43m
    $170–718

  9. Fly Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 20m
    $125–510

  10. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Vermonter
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    33h 13m
    $382–812

Amherst to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration26h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 791.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Common to Purdue University via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 26h 39m.

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