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How to get fromPurdue University to Kansas Cityby shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Purdue University to Kansas City by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane IND - MCI
    6h 2m
    $683–1,033

  2. Drive 486.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Kansas Citycar car 486.9 mi
    8h 15m
    $89–129

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    11h 59m
    $165–336

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 31m
    $135–226

  5. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAF - MCI
    7h 33m
    $101–551

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    6h 36m
    $406–821

  7. Bus, subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    7h 51m
    $170–731

  8. Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    8h 20m
    $203–861

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    13h 3m
    $176–371

Purdue University to Kansas City by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Kansas City Bus Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 31m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Kansas City (MCI) twice daily.

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