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How to get fromPurdue University to Altonby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    9h 23m
    $97–150

  2. Drive 247.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Altoncar car 247.3 mi
    4h 46m
    $46–66

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    10h 7m
    $126–263

  4. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAF - STL
    6h 6m
    $126–526

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Uptown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Alton Stationtrain train
    10h 7m
    $152–233

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IND - STL
    6h 34m
    $178–698

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    5h 30m
    $376–836

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    8h 14m
    $166–704

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 354.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Alton via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Alton via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Alton Station in around 10h 7m.

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