There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
6h 28m$40–95Drive 171.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Purdue Universitycar 171.3 mi
3h 7m$32–46Fly
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane CVG - LAF
6h 14m$68–422Bus, train via Dayton
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 44m$50–100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, INbus Cincinnati
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 14m$39–131Line 20 bus, bus, line 8 bus
- Take the bus from Government Square Area B to Forest Park Park & Ridebus 20 / ...
- Take the bus from Forest Park Park & Ride to Miami Station Cbus R3
- Take the bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Ctc-A to Indianapolis Airportbus 8
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
10h 12m$43–90
Cincinnati to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Purdue University is 228 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $430 and takes 6h 14m.
Cincinnati to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Purdue University is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Cincinnati to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Purdue University via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Covington (CVG) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Covington to Purdue University Airport via Toronto, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 513-632-7575
- [email protected]
- Website
- go-metro.com
Bus from Government Square Area B to Forest Park Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- go-metro.com
- Phone
- +1 513-785-5237
- Website
- butlercountyrta.com
Bus from Forest Park Park & Ride to Miami Station C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- http://www.butlercountyrta.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.butlercountyrta.com/schedules-maps
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- indygo.net
Bus from Ctc-A to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.indygo.net/
- Schedules at
- https://www.indygo.net/routes/
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
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