There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane PHL - LAF
7h 5m$104–604Bus
- 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$110–224Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
24h 17m$249–546Drive 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 Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHL - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
8h 22m$153–283Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BWI - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
6h 46m$453–1,748Train 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
6h 46m$220–1,186Fly 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$179–457
Philadelphia to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Purdue University is to bus which costs $110 - $230 and takes 17h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Purdue University is to fly and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 17m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Purdue University is 633 miles. The road distance is 706.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 17h 36m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Philadelphia to Purdue University, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Purdue University is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 17h 36m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 24h 17m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 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
- $150–800
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
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 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- 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
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Philadelphia to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Purdue University is 706 miles. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Philadelphia to Purdue University.
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