There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Edwardsville by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), shuttle, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
8h 4m$100–171Drive 236.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Edwardsvillecar 236.1 mi
4h 30m$44–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
10h 25m$131–266Fly from Purdue University Airport, taxi
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane LAF - STL
- Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi
6h 44m$141–536Bus via Madison County Transit Ctr
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
9h 57m$95–133Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane IND - STL
- Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi
6h 56m$963–1,018Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
- Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi
5h 43m$446–856
Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Edwardsville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Edwardsville is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Edwardsville station. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Edwardsville station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Alton Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Purdue University and Edwardsville is 333 miles. The road distance is 237.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Edwardsville without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Purdue University to Edwardsville, including transfers.
Purdue University to Edwardsville bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Edwardsville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Edwardsville is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Edwardsville, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Edwardsville via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th 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, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Alton Station in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Indianapolis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
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
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
Metro West Transport
- Phone
- +1-636-272-8294
- Website
- metrowesttaxi.net
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
Metro West Transport
- Phone
- +1-636-272-8294
- Website
- metrowesttaxi.net
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
Metro West Transport
- Phone
- +1-636-272-8294
- Website
- metrowesttaxi.net
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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to Edwardsville bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Edwardsville is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 2:00 AM in Purdue University and 1:00 AM in Edwardsville.
Purdue University to Edwardsville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Edwardsville is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Purdue University to Edwardsville.
There are 65+ hotels available in Edwardsville.




