There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station) by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2h 43m$11–16Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
3h 27m$41–66Drive 64.1 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station)car 64.1 mi
1h 15m$11–16Bus, line 8 bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Maryland St & Missouri Stbus 8
3h 3m$31–39
Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station) by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station) is to bus which costs $11 - $16 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station). However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Indianapolis via Lafayette Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Indianapolis (Station). However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Purdue University and Indianapolis (Station) is 66 miles. The road distance is 64.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $11 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station), including transfers.
Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station) is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $11 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Indianapolis (Station), IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
- 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
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- IndyGo
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Maryland St & Missouri St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- IndyGo
- Schedules at
- IndyGo Routes
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
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Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station) is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Purdue University to Indianapolis (Station).
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