There are 6 ways to get from Michigan State University to Purdue University by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
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Fly to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane LAN - LAF
4h 40m$88–413Drive 247.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan State University to Purdue Universitycar 247.9 mi
4h 29m$46–66Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
8h 17m$103–155Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 48m$104–217Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
5h 58m$97–382Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
12h 44m$74–142
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Purdue University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Purdue University is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan State University station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Purdue University is 214 miles. The road distance is 249.4 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Michigan State University to Purdue University, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Michigan State University to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Purdue University is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $85 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 17m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Purdue University via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan State University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Michigan State University to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Purdue University is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Michigan State University to Purdue University.
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