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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    8h 4m
    $105–176

  2. Drive  236.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Edwardsvillecar car 236.1 mi
    4h 30m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    9h 28m
    $195–301

  4. Fly from Purdue University Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAF - STL
    2. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $141–546

  5. Bus via Madison County Transit Ctr

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    9h 57m
    $100–138

  6. 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 Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    10h 26m
    $241–376

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IND - STL
    3. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    $193–718

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    3. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $446–856

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Purdue University to Edwardsville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 331.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Edwardsville, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Edwardsville via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, 2nd St & Columbia St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Edwardsville via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, 2nd St & Columbia St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Alton Station in around 10h 26m.

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