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How to get fromNashville to Purdue Universityby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Nashville to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Nashville
    7h 51m
    $53–66

  2. Drive  353.3 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville to Purdue Universitycar car 353.3 mi
    5h 59m
    $65–94

  3. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane BNA - LAF
    6h 51m
    $73–433

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 12m
    $67–134

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from The Graduate Hotel to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    10h 49m
    $102–132

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BNA - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    5h 12m
    $341–1,142

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

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BNA - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 48m
    $132–292

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BNA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $94–473

Nashville to Purdue University by bus and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day.

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