There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Austin by shuttle, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane IND - AUS
6h 29m$424–1,035Fly from Purdue University Airport
cheapest- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane LAF - AUS
8h 9m$122–603Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus Chicago
27h 51m$292–336Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
34h 37m$320–821Drive 1,076.8 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Austincar 1,076.8 mi
18h 24m$197–284Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ORD - AUS
7h 30m$167–453Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
28h$182–293
Purdue University to Austin by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Austin is to bus and fly which costs $160 - $460 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Austin is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $420 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Austin. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Lavaca/4th via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 37m.
The distance between Purdue University and Austin is 1004 miles. The road distance is 1083.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Austin without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 27h 51m and costs $290 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Purdue University to Austin, including transfers.
Purdue University to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Austin is to train which takes 34h 37m and costs $320 - $850. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 8h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 28h.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Austin via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 34h 37m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- Go Express Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.
Austin is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 2:32 PM in Purdue University and 1:32 PM in Austin.
Purdue University to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Austin is 1083 miles. It takes approximately 18h 24m to drive from Purdue University to Austin.
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