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

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There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Gary

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 47m
    $50–101

  2. Drive  257.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Ann Arborcar car 257.7 mi
    4h 44m
    $47–68

  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 Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    9h 54m
    $91–211

  4. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IND - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 7m
    $462–1,353

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 59m
    $65–124

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    7h 13m
    $195–741

Purdue University to Ann Arbor by foot and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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 via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, and Gary Bus Station in around 9h 47m. 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.

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