There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Ohio University by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus via Columbus
best- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, INbus
- Take the bus from Richmond, IN to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus
11h 17m$47–145Drive 311.5 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Ohio Universitycar 311.5 mi
5h 31m$57–83Fly from Purdue University Airport, bus
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane LAF - CMH
- Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus
8h 23m$101–541Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus
11h 36m$65–103Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
- Take the bus from Arlington Heights to Athensbus
12h 1m$48–151Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus
12h 44m$86–182Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ORD - CMH
- Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus
8h 11m$631–1,051
Purdue University to Ohio University by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Ohio University is to train and bus via Columbus which costs $45 - $150 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Ohio University is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Ohio University. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Athens via Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis Union Station and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Purdue University and Ohio University is 339 miles. The road distance is 313.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Ohio University without a car is to train and bus via Columbus which takes 11h 17m and costs $45 - $150.
It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Purdue University to Ohio University, including transfers.
Purdue University to Ohio University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Ohio University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Ohio University is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Purdue University to Ohio University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Ohio University.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Ohio University, OH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Ohio University via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis Union Station, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, and Athens in around 11h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
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
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Richmond, IN to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Arlington Heights to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
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