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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train
    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
    9h 23m
    $50–102

  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
    $39–134

  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 via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    9h 56m
    $60–97

  6. Train, bus #2

    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
    $51–104

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    10h 28m
    $45–104

  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 40m
    $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 50m
    $615–983

Purdue University to Ohio State University by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Ohio State University via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis Union Station, N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr, and W 5Th Ave & Perry St in around 9h 56m.

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