There are 6 ways to get from Lima to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dayton
best- Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
6h 58m$42–97Drive 169.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lima to Purdue Universitycar 169.5 mi
3h 37m$31–45Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane FWA - LAF
7h 14m$77–369Bus, train via Dayton
- Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 14m$51–102Bus, train
- Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 54m$42–139Bus
- Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
8h 39m$49–130
Lima to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lima to Purdue University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lima to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lima station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Lima and Purdue University is 244 miles. The road distance is 170.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lima to Purdue University without a car is to bus via Dayton which takes 6h 58m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Lima to Purdue University, including transfers.
Lima to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima.
Lima to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Purdue University is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Lima to Purdue University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Lima, Allen County, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Purdue University via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
- 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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