There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Purdue University by plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Fly to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane GRR - LAF
4h 24m$60–389Drive 213.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Purdue Universitycar 213.4 mi
4h 11m$39–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 45m$95–205Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Grand Rapids-GRR to Purdue University213.4 mi
4h 11mFly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
5h 47m$70–354
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Purdue University by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Purdue University is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Purdue University is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) and Purdue University is 189 miles. The road distance is 214.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Purdue University, including transfers.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Purdue University is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $55 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 10h 45m.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Purdue University is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerald R Ford Airport to Purdue University via Kentwood Station - Woodland, Cesar Chavez/Goodrich, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Grand Rapids-GRR to Purdue University
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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