There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
best- Take the bus from Lily Hall to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus 1-Northbound
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 7m$128–182Drive 257.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Ann Arborcar 257.7 mi
4h 44m$47–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
9h 54m$111–241Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
- Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus
5h 46m$110–508Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
9h 46m$75–126Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Centerbus
6h 26m$213–736
Purdue University to Ann Arbor by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Lily Hall and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Purdue University and Ann Arbor is 409 miles. The road distance is 259.2 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) which takes 9h 7m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Purdue University to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Lily Hall station.
Purdue University to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor is to bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) which takes 9h 7m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Lily Hall, O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 54m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Lily Hall to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to Blake Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Pmu to ORD Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures station.
Purdue University to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Ann Arbor is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Purdue University to Ann Arbor.
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