There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Ohio by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus
8h 12m$42–89Drive 237 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Columbuscar 237 mi
4h 11m$44–63Shuttle, fly, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
7h 28m$478–1,368Bus via New Paris
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, INbus
- Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Columbus - Mound Stbus
8h 34m$48–124Train, bus via Dayton
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus
8h 45m$46–89Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
9h 14m$47–91
Purdue University to Ohio by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Ohio is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Ohio is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Ohio. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Columbus via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Purdue University and Ohio is 248 miles. The road distance is 238.4 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Ohio without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Purdue University to Ohio, including transfers.
Purdue University to Ohio bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Ohio bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Ohio is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Purdue University to Ohio.
There are 578+ hotels available in Ohio.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Ohio, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Columbus via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
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
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- 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
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