There are 9 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train
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Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane PIT - LAF
6h 44m$79–442Fly Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
cheapest- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
8h 23m$77–342Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
17h 36m$119–242Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
25h 19m$244–554Drive 702 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Purdue Universitycar 702 mi
12h 10m$129–186Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane PHL - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
5h 58m$142–843Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PIT - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
8h 26m$416–1,192Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 55m$179–457Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PIT - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 1m$101–478
Pennsylvania to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Purdue University is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 17h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Purdue University is to fly and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 19m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Purdue University is 381 miles. The road distance is 706.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 17h 36m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Pennsylvania to Purdue University, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Purdue University is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $75 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 17h 36m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 25h 19m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Purdue University via Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 17h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Pennsylvania to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Pennsylvania to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Purdue University is 706 miles. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Pennsylvania to Purdue University.
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