There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), shuttle, rideshare, or car
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Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane MKE - LAF
3h 49m$58–393Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
6h 2m$37–68Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 17m$72–299Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 26m$65–155Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
5h 41m$647–1,034Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Purdue University203.8 mi
3h 46mDrive 203.8 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue Universitycar 203.8 mi
3h 46m$38–54Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
6h 1m$66–98
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 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 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Purdue University is 185 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $55 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 2m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Purdue University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Purdue University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Milwaukee Airport (MKE). It is currently 7:27 AM in Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and 8:27 AM in Purdue University.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Purdue University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Purdue University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Purdue University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






