There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Reno by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAF - RNO
10h 43m$151–701Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2d$346–567Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
2d 1h$575–1,346Drive 1,984.5 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Renocar 1,984.5 mi
31h 12m$363–524Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane IND - RNO
8h 53m$213–833Bus 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane ORD - RNO
8h 13m$176–621Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MDW - RNO
12h 19m$216–879
Purdue University to Reno by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Reno is to fly which costs $150 - $700 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Reno is to bus and fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Reno station. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Purdue University and Reno is 1743 miles. The road distance is 1996.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $340 - $600.
It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Purdue University to Reno, including transfers.
Purdue University to Reno bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Reno is to fly which takes 10h 43m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h.
Purdue University to Reno bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Reno is 3h behind Purdue University. It is currently 9:54 AM in Purdue University and 6:54 AM in Reno.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
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Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Reno is 1996 miles. It takes approximately 31h 12m to drive from Purdue University to Reno.
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