There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2h$11–16Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
2h 23m$42–64Drive 64.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue Universitycar 64.2 mi
1h 15m$11–16Line 8 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Washington St & Illinois St to Indianapolis Airportbus 8
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Indianapolis
3h 22m$31–42
Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University is to bus which costs $11 - $16 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Indianapolis (Station) and Purdue University is 66 miles. The road distance is 64.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs $11 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University, including transfers.
Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University is to bus which takes 2h and costs $11 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis (Station), IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Lafayette Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
- 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 Indianapolis to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- IndyGo
Bus from Washington St & Illinois St to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- IndyGo
- Schedules at
- IndyGo Routes
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Indianapolis (Station) to Purdue University.
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