There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 31m$38–87Drive 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
5h 56m$72–452Bus, 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 47m$44–87Bus, train
- Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, INbus Cincinnati
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 17m$35–126Line 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 31m.
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 31m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 31m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $460 and takes 5h 56m.
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 31m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Covington (CVG) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Covington to Purdue University Airport via Toronto, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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