What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Purdue University?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Purdue University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Purdue University?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Purdue University is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Purdue University?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Gary Bus Station and CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and Purdue University?

No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Purdue University?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Purdue University is 323 miles. The road distance is 259 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Purdue University without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Purdue University?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Ann Arbor to Purdue University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Purdue University bus from?

Ann Arbor to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Purdue University train from?

Ann Arbor to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ann Arbor to Purdue University?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Purdue University is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Purdue University bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Purdue University train arrive?

Ann Arbor to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Purdue University?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Purdue University is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Ann Arbor to Purdue University.

Where can I stay near Purdue University?

There are 51+ hotels available in Purdue University.

Ann Arbor to Purdue University - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), or shuttle

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best
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
8h 15m
$56–86
Drive 257.5 mi
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1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Purdue Universitycar 257.5 mi
4h 42m
$43–62
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 49m
$199–316
Bus, fly to Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
5h 31m
$456–1,057
Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
8h 29m
Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
7h 47m
$167–827

Ann Arbor to Purdue University by bus and foot

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Distance: 321.5 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Ann Arbor to Purdue University via Gary Bus Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 49m.

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