What is the cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Lawrence?

The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Lawrence is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purdue University to Lawrence?

The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Lawrence is to bus and fly and drive which takes 7h 10m and costs $130 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Purdue University and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Purdue University and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

How far is it from Purdue University to Lawrence?

The distance between Purdue University and Lawrence is 735 miles. The road distance is 528.9 miles.

How do I travel from Purdue University to Lawrence without a car?

The best way to get from Purdue University to Lawrence without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 36m and costs $170 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Purdue University to Lawrence?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Purdue University to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purdue University to Lawrence bus from?

Purdue University to Lawrence bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.

Where do I catch the Purdue University to Lawrence train from?

Purdue University to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Purdue University to Lawrence?

The best way to get from Purdue University to Lawrence is to bus which takes 15h 34m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Purdue University to Lawrence bus arrive?

Purdue University to Lawrence bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.

What is the time difference between Purdue University and Lawrence?

Lawrence is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 6:53 AM in Purdue University and 5:53 AM in Lawrence.

Where does the Purdue University to Lawrence train arrive?

Purdue University to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Purdue University to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Lawrence is 529 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Purdue University to Lawrence.

Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 44+ hotels available in Lawrence.

Purdue University to Lawrence - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Lawrence by bus, plane, car, train, bus (Greyhound), shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar
7h 10m
$132–435
Drive 525.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purdue University to Lawrencecar 525.8 mi
8h 53m
$96–139
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
13h 36m
$175–356
Bus
1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
15h 34m
$116–204
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Kansas City, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IND - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 45m
$696–1,059
Fly Purdue University Airport to Kansas City, train
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAF - MCI
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
10h
$114–627
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
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 43m
$419–847
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
14h 40m
$191–391

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

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13h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 730.9 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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 Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 34m. 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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