There are 4 ways to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Evansville
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
4h 13m$35–76Drive 100 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue Universitycar 100 mi
2h 27m$19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Evansville
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 29m$45–81Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis AirportBloomington
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Indianapolis
4h 20m$62–73
Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue University is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Bloomington, IN and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Indiana University Bloomington and Purdue University is 117 miles. The road distance is 100.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue University, including transfers.
Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue University bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Bloomington, IN station.
Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue University bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue University is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue University.
There are 50+ hotels available in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Indiana University Bloomington to Purdue University via Bloomington, IN, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 4h 13m.
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
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.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
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.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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