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

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There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Los Angeles by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    8h 15m
    $200–416

  2. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LAF - LAX
    9h 11m
    $108–454

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d
    $1,225–1,946

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $360–601

  5. Drive  2,042 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Los Angelescar car 2,042 mi
    33h 47m
    $373–539

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

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    9h 6m
    $183–444

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    12h 4m
    $215–729

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,895.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Los Angeles Union Station via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 5 times a day.

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