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

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

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    13h 36m
    $135–326

  2. Drive  525.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Lawrencecar car 525.8 mi
    8h 53m
    $96–139

  3. 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 Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 2m
    $100–186

  4. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Kansas City, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 45m
    $642–1,057

  5. 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 Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 40m
    $140–356

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

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar car
    7h 13m
    $122–415

  7. Fly Purdue University Airport to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAF - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 55m
    $100–575

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 45m
    $435–895

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 28m
    $141–755

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599 mi
  • Duration: 13h 36m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Lawrence Bus Stop via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 40m.

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