There are 10 ways to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, shuttle, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane CMH - LAF
4h 36m$74–426Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
7h 48m$41–127Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Columbus-CMH to Purdue University243.5 mi
4h 16mDrive 243.5 mi
- Drive from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue Universitycar 243.5 mi
4h 16m$45–65Fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Indianapolis (IND)plane CMH - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
5h 28m$131–643Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMH - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
6h$595–947Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 4m$50–132Bus, train via Dayton
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus 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
8h 15m$47–152Bus, train via Columbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
9h 11m$53–109Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Indianapolis
9h 56m$60–100
Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue University is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Columbus Airport (CMH) and Purdue University is 219 miles. The road distance is 244.9 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue University, including transfers.
Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus.
The best way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue University is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $70 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 7h 48m.
Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue University is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Columbus Airport (CMH), USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport to Purdue University via Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
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
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Columbus-CMH to Purdue University
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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