There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW) by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
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 Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
4h 6m$453–1,333Drive 259.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 259.4 mi
4h 50m$48–69Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 16m$117–178Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
11h 20m$123–263Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Purdue University to Detroit-DTW259.4 mi
4h 50mBus 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 Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 10m$186–721Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
10h 57m$60–111
Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW) by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $450 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Purdue University and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 303 miles. The road distance is 260.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 10h 16m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to bus via Chicago which takes 10h 16m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Purdue University to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Purdue University to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 472+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
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