There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, shuttle
best- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
5h 33m$59–276Drive 109.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue Universitycar 109.1 mi
2h 41m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
7h 31m$41–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 16m$72–167Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bloomington-BMI to Purdue University109.1 mi
2h 41mBus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
9h 19m$76–121
Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Central Illinois Regional Airport and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Bloomington-Normal, Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Bloomington Airport (BMI) and Purdue University is 259 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University, including transfers.
Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Bloomington Airport (BMI), USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Purdue University via Uptown Station, Bloomington-Normal, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Purdue University via Uptown Station, Bloomington-Normal, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bloomington-BMI to Purdue University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Bloomington Airport (BMI). It is currently 1:01 AM in Bloomington Airport (BMI) and 2:01 AM in Purdue University.
Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Purdue University.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bloomington Airport (BMI) and Purdue University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.