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

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There are 8 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 36m
    $69–149

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    14h 18m
    $181–385

  3. Drive 419.2 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Purdue Universitycar car 419.2 mi
    7h 19m
    $77–111

  4. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane PIT - LAF
    6h 37m
    $75–418

  5. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Richmond, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    13h 23m
    $77–174

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PIT - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 58m
    $476–998

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

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIT - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 26m
    $416–1,192

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 1m
    $103–464

Pittsburgh to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal 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 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 14h 18m.

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