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

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There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Ohio State University by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    6h 41m
    $38–64

  2. Drive  237.6 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Ohio State Universitycar car 237.6 mi
    4h 11m
    $41–59

  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
    7h 17m
    $85–473

  4. Bus via Indianapolis

    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
    $63–92

  5. 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 7m
    $103–339

  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 38m
    $127–595

  7. 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 46m
    $115–433

Purdue University to Ohio State University by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) twice daily.

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