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

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    8h 30m
    $62–92

  2. Drive  271.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Purdue Universitycar car 271.8 mi
    5h 3m
    $45–65

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 37m
    $220–348

  4. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    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
    5h 39m
    $451–1,042

  5. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus Bsb 15
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus Indianapolis
    9h 9m
    $58–111

  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
    7h 55m
    $162–812

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 39m
    $140–618

Detroit to Purdue University by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Purdue University via Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 9h 37m.

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