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

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There are 7 ways to get from Pennsylvania State University to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SCE - LAF
    7h 53m
    $73–385

  2. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h 30m
    $117–248

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    19h 45m
    $210–445

  4. Drive 528.5 mi

    1. Drive from Pennsylvania State University to Purdue Universitycar car 528.5 mi
    9h 43m
    $97–140

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SCE - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 50m
    $131–594

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

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h
    $82–354

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    18h 59m
    $128–222

Pennsylvania State University to Purdue University by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pennsylvania State University to Purdue University via Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center, Walker Building, State College, Pa, Pittsburgh Greyhound, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 15h 30m.

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