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How to get fromPurdue University to Ohio State Universityby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus via Dayton

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    8h 50m
    $44–92

  2. Train, bus via New Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond, IN to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    9h 37m
    $38–134

  3. Drive  237.6 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Ohio State Universitycar car 237.6 mi
    4h 11m
    $44–63

  4. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAF - CMH
    6h 53m
    $85–483

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    9h 24m
    $44–94

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    10h 1m
    $61–87

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    10h 1m
    $50–94

  8. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane IND - CMH
    7h 35m
    $127–595

  9. 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    6h 44m
    $615–983

Purdue University to Ohio State University by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Ohio State University via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Columbus, S 4Th St & E Town St, and Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) twice daily.

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