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How to get fromOttawa to Purdue Universityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane YOW - LAF
    9h 24m
    $84–414

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    21h 46m
    $115–234

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    22h 59m
    $248–529

  4. Drive 736.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Purdue Universitycar car 736.7 mi
    14h 4m
    $169–244

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane YOW - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 23m
    $132–593

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

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    9h 4m
    $323–1,163

  7. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    22h 59m
    $139–235

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    25h 35m
    $286–815

Ottawa to Purdue University by bus and foot

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Duration21h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 670.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Purdue University via Detroit, MI, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 21h 46m.

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