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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (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 45m
    $68–393

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    12h 37m
    $93–175

  3. 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 24m
    $168–354

  4. Drive 528.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Purdue Universitycar car 528.1 mi
    8h 53m
    $97–140

  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 20m
    $531–1,142

  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 22m
    $252–462

  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 9m
    $98–441

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from UMN - 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
    14h 31m
    $128–213

Minneapolis to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis Bus Station 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 12h 37m.

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