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How to get fromOhio State University to Purdue Universityby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Ohio State University to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 30m
    $47–109

  2. Drive 237.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Purdue Universitycar car 237.2 mi
    4h 9m
    $44–63

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CMH - LAF
    7h 21m
    $82–441

  4. Bus, train via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 46m
    $56–109

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 55m
    $57–114

  6. Bus via New Paris

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Richmond, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    10h 1m
    $50–130

Ohio State University to Purdue University by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ohio State University to Purdue University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to Purdue University via N High St & Chittenden Ave, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day.

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