There are 6 ways to get from Hershey to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Fly to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane MDT - LAF
8h 38m$78–405Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
18h 5m$101–218Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
28h 32m$268–612Drive 612.5 mi
- Drive from Hershey to Purdue Universitycar 612.5 mi
10h 45m$112–162Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MDT - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
9h 25m$87–374Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
22h 34m$135–238
Hershey to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hershey to Purdue University is to bus which costs $100 - $220 and takes 18h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hershey to Purdue University is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $75 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Hershey to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Hershey Intermodal Center and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Harrisburg Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Hershey to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 32m.
The distance between Hershey and Purdue University is 567 miles. The road distance is 616.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hershey to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 18h 5m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Hershey to Purdue University, including transfers.
Hershey to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Hershey to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Hershey to Purdue University is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $75 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 18h 5m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 28h 32m.
What companies run services between Hershey, PA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hershey Intermodal Center to Purdue University via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 18h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Hershey to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Hershey to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hershey to Purdue University is 616 miles. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Hershey to Purdue University.
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