There are 3 ways to get from Columbus to Purdue University by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis Airporttaxi
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Indianapolis
2h 30m$152–186Drive 110 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus to Purdue Universitycar 110 mi
2h 3m$21–29Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolistaxi
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
2h 55m$127–172
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Purdue University is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $20 - $29.
The distance between Columbus and Purdue University is 125 miles. The road distance is 110.6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Purdue University without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $150 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Columbus to Purdue University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Purdue University is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Columbus to Purdue University.
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What companies run services between Columbus, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Columbus to Purdue University. However, you can take the taxi to Indianapolis Airport, take the bus to Co-Rec Circle Drive, then walk to Purdue University. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Indianapolis, take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station, walk to Columbia St & 2nd St, take the line 41 bus to Mitch Daniels Blv & Russell St, then walk to Purdue University.
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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $100–150
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