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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Dayton

    best
    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    8h 35m
    $51–101

  2. Bus via New Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    9h 1m
    $32–131

  3. Drive 237 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Columbuscar car 237 mi
    4h 11m
    $44–63

  4. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAF - CMH
    6h 38m
    $83–494

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    8h 49m
    $58–94

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    8h 49m
    $51–106

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane IND - CMH
    7h 9m
    $130–636

  8. 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    6h 19m
    $608–974

Purdue University to Columbus by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Columbus via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 49m.

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