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

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbus to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 58m
    $43–98

  2. Drive 236.6 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Purdue Universitycar car 236.6 mi
    4h 9m
    $44–63

  3. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CMH - LAF
    6h 23m
    $73–434

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 14m
    $52–103

  5. Bus, train via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 19m
    $52–101

  6. Bus via New Paris

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Richmond, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 19m
    $48–126

  7. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CMH - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 15m
    $131–693

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 47m
    $582–963

Columbus to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus to Purdue University via Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day.

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