There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Cincinnati by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
7h 37m$39–85Drive 171.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Cincinnaticar 171.4 mi
3h 7m$32–46Fly from Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Covington (CVG)plane LAF - CVG
6h 5m$88–603Train, bus via Dayton
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
8h 10m$43–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus Detroit / ...
8h 19m$33–126Bus, line 8 bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ctc-Mbus 8
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Miami University Oxford, OHbus
- Take the bus from Miami Station C to Forest Park Park & Ridebus R3
- Take the bus from Forest Park Park & Ride to Government Square Area Bbus 20 / ...
9h 40m$43–88Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Covington (CVG)plane IND - CVG
6h 58m$145–735
Purdue University to Cincinnati by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Cincinnati is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Cincinnati via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Purdue University and Cincinnati is 228 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Purdue University to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Purdue University to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Cincinnati is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $650 and takes 6h 5m.
Purdue University to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Cincinnati is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Purdue University to Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Cincinnati via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Covington (CVG) once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Covington via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
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