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

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There are 9 ways to get from Ottawa to Purdue University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport 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
    10h 12m
    $84–434

  2. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    20h 34m
    $345–786

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    21h 50m
    $123–211

  4. Drive  737.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Purdue Universitycar car 737.1 mi
    13h 42m
    $152–219

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport 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 36m
    $132–643

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport 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 29m
    $293–1,263

  7. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane YUL - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 42m
    $157–894

  8. Bus via Detroit

    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 Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    22h 5m
    $146–216

  9. 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 46m
    $459–954

Ottawa to Purdue University by train, car, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 670.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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

United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Purdue University via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 20h 34m.

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