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How to get fromBuffalo 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 Buffalo 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

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane BUF - LAF
    5h 48m
    $97–529

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h 3m
    $78–181

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    16h 19m
    $213–566

  4. Drive 506.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Purdue Universitycar car 506.5 mi
    9h 8m
    $93–134

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BUF - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 3m
    $145–768

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

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 35m
    $186–388

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 10m
    $212–547

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    17h 41m
    $198–400

Buffalo to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo, NY to Purdue University via Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 15h 3m.

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