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

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Purdue University by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane AUS - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 20m
    $420–1,042

  2. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane AUS - LAF
    7h 54m
    $112–553

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    27h 45m
    $293–339

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    32h 24m
    $394–824

  5. Drive 1,077.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Purdue Universitycar car 1,077.6 mi
    18h 24m
    $197–285

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 58m
    $131–492

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 30m
    $142–591

Austin to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Purdue University via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 27h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily.

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