There are 5 ways to get from Ohio State University to Purdue University by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Columbus to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h 2m$38–64Drive 237.2 mi
- Drive from Ohio State University to Purdue Universitycar 237.2 mi
4h 9m$41–59Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane CMH - LAF
7h 7m$92–514Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
8h 37m$44–71Drive to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Drive from Ohio State University to Dayton-Airport-DAYcar
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
7h 10m$77–318
Ohio State University to Purdue University by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ohio State University to Purdue University is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio State University to Purdue University is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio State University to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Columbus and CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Ohio State University and Purdue University is 250 miles. The road distance is 238.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Ohio State University to Purdue University, including transfers.
Ohio State University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to Purdue University is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $550 and takes 7h 7m.
Ohio State University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio State University to Purdue University is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ohio State University to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Lafayette Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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