There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Kentucky by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, 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 via Indianapolis
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 27m$37–91Bus (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
5h 31m$31–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
6h$42–91Drive 179.2 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Louisvillecar 179.2 mi
3h 8m$33–48
Purdue University to Kentucky by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Kentucky is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Kentucky is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Kentucky station. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Louisville Bus Station via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Purdue University and Kentucky is 182 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Kentucky without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 5h 27m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Purdue University to Kentucky, including transfers.
Purdue University to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Kentucky is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Purdue University to Kentucky.
There are 621+ hotels available in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Kentucky, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Louisville Bus Station via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 27m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
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