There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Indiana University by bus, shuttle, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial UnionBloomington
4h 37m$62–70Drive 100 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Indiana Universitycar 100 mi
2h 28m$19–27Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus Indianapolis
5h 23m$40–101Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus Indianapolis
4h 51m$35–101
Purdue University to Indiana University by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Indiana University is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Indiana University is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Indiana University. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Bloomington, IN via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Purdue University and Indiana University is 120 miles. The road distance is 100.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Indiana University without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 4h 37m and costs $60 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Purdue University to Indiana University, including transfers.
Purdue University to Indiana University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Indiana University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Indiana University is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Purdue University to Indiana University.
There are 165+ hotels available in Indiana University.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Indiana University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Indiana University via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Bloomington, IN in around 4h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
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
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