There are 9 ways to get from Purdue University to Ithaca by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane IND - ITH
8h 16m$123–513Bus via Cleveland
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus
19h 37m$90–221Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
20h 47m$209–490Drive 633.5 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Ithacacar 633.5 mi
11h 44m$116–167Fly Purdue University Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LAF - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
9h 21m$142–792Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane IND - ELM
- Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus
9h 50m$113–482Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus
8h 33m$195–750Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane ORD - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
9h 2m$177–762Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithacabus 246
25h 54m$152–329
Purdue University to Ithaca by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Ithaca is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Ithaca is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Ithaca via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 37m.
The distance between Purdue University and Ithaca is 628 miles. The road distance is 637.2 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Ithaca without a car is to bus via Cleveland which takes 19h 37m and costs $90 - $230.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Purdue University to Ithaca, including transfers.
Purdue University to Ithaca bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Ithaca bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Ithaca is 637 miles. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Purdue University to Ithaca.
There are 88+ hotels available in Ithaca.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Ithaca via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 19h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Indianapolis to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Toronto, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- Go Express Travel
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