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How to get fromCarbondale to Purdue Universityby train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Carbondale to Purdue University by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 56m
    $161–254

  2. Drive  274.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Purdue Universitycar car 274.8 mi
    5h 19m
    $47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 40m
    $67–106

  4. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    6h 30m
    $143–309

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    10h 1m
    $236–372

  6. Bus via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Nashville
    12h 40m
    $84–120

  7. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 17m
    $82–337

  8. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CGI - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 36m
    $251–533

  9. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MWA - LAF
    7h 17m
    $89–390

Carbondale to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Carbondale to Purdue University via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carbondale 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 10h 1m.

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