There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, line 8 bus
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Maryland St & Missouri Stbus 8
2h 59m$31–39Drive 64.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Stationcar 64.9 mi
1h 17m$12–18Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
3h 9m$25–51Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
3h 36m$15–46
Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Maryland St & Missouri St via Indianapolis Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Indianapolis Union Station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Purdue University and Indianapolis Union Station is 86 miles. The road distance is 65.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station without a car is to bus and line 8 bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station, including transfers.
Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station is to bus and line 8 bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Indianapolis Union Station, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, and Maryland St & Missouri St in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- indygo.net
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Maryland St & Missouri St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.indygo.net/
- Schedules at
- https://www.indygo.net/routes/
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Purdue University to Indianapolis Union Station.
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