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

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There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Detroit by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus Cincinnati / ...
    8h 42m
    $42–116

  2. 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 Detroittrain train Wolverine
    11h 1m
    $95–241

  3. Drive  272.6 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Detroitcar car 272.6 mi
    5h 3m
    $50–72

  4. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    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
    5h 28m
    $455–1,335

  5. Bus via Detroit Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    9h 22m
    $55–116

  6. Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 27m
    $90–146

  7. 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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    6h 33m
    $188–723

Purdue University to Detroit by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Detroit, MI via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Indianapolis, IN in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Detroit via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 1m.

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