There are 3 ways to get from Purdue University to Louisville by bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
5h 31m$31–51Drive 179.2 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Louisvillecar 179.2 mi
3h 8m$33–48Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
6h 5m$63–111
Purdue University to Louisville by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Louisville is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Louisville is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Louisville. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Louisville, KY via Lafayette Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Purdue University and Louisville is 182 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Purdue University to Louisville, including transfers.
Purdue University to Louisville bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Louisville bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Louisville is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Purdue University to Louisville.
There are 628+ hotels available in Louisville.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KY once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
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
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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