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How to get fromNew Orleans to Purdue Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MSY - LAF
    7h 25m
    $113–603

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 51m
    $107–472

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    23h 20m
    $180–271

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    23h 20m
    $537–833

  5. Drive  868.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Purdue Universitycar car 868.3 mi
    14h 48m
    $149–215

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSY - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 15m
    $161–792

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 21m
    $180–718

New Orleans to Purdue University by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 759.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Purdue University via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 23h 20m.

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