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

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston University to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane BOS - LAF
    7h 48m
    $112–512

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenuebus 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
    25h 20m
    $223–412

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 5m
    $618–1,013

  4. Drive  949.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston University to Purdue Universitycar car 949.5 mi
    16h 54m
    $174–251

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BOS - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 10m
    $240–1,001

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

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    9h 24m
    $641–1,071

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 1m
    $169–597

  8. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    31h 56m
    $603–1,655

Boston University to Purdue University by foot, tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration28h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$618Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 844.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston University to Purdue University via Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street, New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue, 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 25h 20m.

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