There are 6 ways to get from Oberlin to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane CLE - LAF
4h 44m$133–505Drive 291.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oberlin to Purdue Universitycar 291.2 mi
5h 20m$54–77Bus
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
10h 3m$76–169Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 20m$168–323Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
6h 29m$142–454Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
11h 5m$92–165
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oberlin to Purdue University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Oberlin to Purdue University is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Oberlin to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Oberlin station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Elyria Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Oberlin and Purdue University is 303 miles. The road distance is 292.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oberlin to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 10h 3m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Oberlin to Purdue University, including transfers.
Oberlin to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Oberlin to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elyria Station.
The best way to get from Oberlin to Purdue University is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 10h 3m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Oberlin, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oberlin to Purdue University via Lorain County Transportation & CS, Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- 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
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
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More Questions & Answers
Oberlin to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.
Oberlin to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oberlin to Purdue University is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Oberlin to Purdue University.
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