There are 9 ways to get from Purdue University to Ottawa by shuttle, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane IND - YOW
8h 53m$171–751Fly from Purdue University Airport
cheapest- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane LAF - YOW
9h 43m$115–605Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain
20h 24m$245–788Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
22h 39m$189–325Drive 1,185.4 km
- Drive from Purdue University to Ottawacar 1,185.4 km
14h 4m$239–346Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane ORD - YOW
7h 37m$464–1,704Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain
22h 15m$328–954Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
23h 19m$214–325Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain
27h 25m$380–1,105
Purdue University to Ottawa by foot, bus, train, and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Ottawa is to bus which costs $180 - $330 and takes 22h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Ottawa is to bus and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $460 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Ottawa via Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis, IN and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Ottawa via Chicago Union Station, Windsor and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
The distance between Purdue University and Ottawa is 1197 km. The road distance is 1185.4 km.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 22h 39m and costs $180 - $330.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Purdue University to Ottawa, including transfers.
Purdue University to Ottawa bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Ottawa is to bus which takes 22h 39m and costs $180 - $330. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 9h 43m, you could also train via Detroit, which costs $320 - $1,000 and takes 22h 15m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Ottawa via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis, IN, and Detroit Bus Station in around 22h 39m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $47
- Schedules at
- Go Express Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Ottawa bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Purdue University to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Ottawa is 1185 km. It takes approximately 14h 4m to drive from Purdue University to Ottawa.
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