There are 4 ways to get from Indiana University to Purdue University by bus (Flixbus), 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 (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Bloomington to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
3h 34m$19–28Drive 99.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indiana University to Purdue Universitycar 99.9 mi
2h 27m$18–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Evansville
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 26m$61–119Shuttle, 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 3m$62–73
Indiana University to Purdue University by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana University to Purdue University is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana University to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana University to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Indiana University and Purdue University is 117 miles. The road distance is 100.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana University to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $19 - $28.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Indiana University to Purdue University, including transfers.
Indiana University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bloomington station.
Indiana University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana University to Purdue University is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Indiana University to Purdue University.
There are 51+ hotels available in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Indiana University, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Bloomington to Lafayette Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $18–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bloomington to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
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