There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
6h 8m$33–83Drive 173.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dayton to Purdue Universitycar 173.2 mi
3h 10m$32–46Fly
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane DAY - LAF
7h 43m$73–443Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 19m$43–88Bus via New Paris
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Richmond, INbus
- Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
8h 14m$43–119
Dayton to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Purdue University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. 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 8m.
The distance between Dayton and Purdue University is 180 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Dayton to Purdue University, including transfers.
Dayton to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Purdue University is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $450 and takes 7h 43m.
Dayton to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Purdue University is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Dayton to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Purdue University via Northwest Hub, 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 8m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Dayton to Purdue University Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
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
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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Richmond, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- 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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