There are 9 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane PIT - LAF
6h 54m$79–448Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Nashville
17h 36m$133–219Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
25h 19m$504–805Drive 702 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Purdue Universitycar 702 mi
12h 9m$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 57m$142–454Fly 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 27m$83–383Fly 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$221–490Fly 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 6m$136–528Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane EWR - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
7h 48m$362–1,714
Pennsylvania to Purdue University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Purdue University is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Purdue University is to fly and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $140 - $460.
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 $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 54m and costs $75 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 17h 36m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $850 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
- united.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Toronto, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
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
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- 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
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
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Booking & Getting There
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 9m to drive from Pennsylvania to Purdue University.
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