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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Purdue Universityby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Purdue University by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    3h 44m
    $450–1,326

  2. Drive 258.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Purdue Universitycar car 258.7 mi
    4h 48m
    $48–69

  3. Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    10h 38m
    $116–178

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    10h 48m
    $123–263

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Purdue Universityrideshare rideshare 258.7 mi
    4h 48m

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    5h 57m
    $169–710

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus Detroit
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus Indianapolis
    11h 32m
    $60–114

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Purdue University by bus and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Purdue University via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Purdue University via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 48m.

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