There are 4 ways to get from Louisville to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Nashville
4h 10m$35–47Drive 179.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to Purdue Universitycar 179.5 mi
3h 8m$30–43Fly
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane SDF - LAF
6h 6m$58–344Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 26m$64–110
Louisville to Purdue University by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Purdue University is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Louisville and Purdue University is 181 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Louisville to Purdue University, including transfers.
Louisville to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Louisville to Purdue University is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $350 and takes 6h 6m.
Louisville to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Purdue University is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Louisville to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Toronto, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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