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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Purdue Universityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Purdue University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MSP - LAF
    5h 56m
    $70–396

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    13h 30m
    $168–354

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    13h 31m
    $86–168

  4. Drive 524.5 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Purdue Universitycar car 524.5 mi
    8h 48m
    $96–139

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSP - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    5h 31m
    $533–1,144

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 33m
    $254–514

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $100–454

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    15h 48m
    $115–212

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Purdue University by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Purdue University via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 13h 30m.

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