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

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Ohio State University by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    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
    $45–94

  2. Drive  237.6 mi

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

  3. Fly Purdue University Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAF - CMH
    6h 48m
    $85–483

  4. 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 Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    10h 2m
    $62–92

  5. 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 3m
    $72–119

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    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
    $127–645

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dayton, drive

    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 Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    3. Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Ohio State Universitycar car
    6h 16m
    $104–350

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    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 51m
    $615–983

Purdue University to Ohio State University by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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, N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr, and W 5Th Ave & Perry St in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) twice daily.

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