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

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

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane LAF - SCE
    7h 57m
    $73–385

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2641
    17h 51m
    $117–210

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    18h 57m
    $231–491

  4. Drive 528.6 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Pennsylvania State Universitycar car 528.6 mi
    9h 43m
    $97–140

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane IND - SCE
    8h 29m
    $120–487

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park 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 Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    7h 13m
    $118–415

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    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 Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 47m
    $142–488

  8. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 1m
    $115–241

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

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Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Pennsylvania State University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, State College, and State College in around 17h 51m.

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