There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Rochester by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train
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 Rochester (ROC)plane LAF - ROC
5h 58m$146–720Bus via Brook Park
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
16h 57m$95–206Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 10m$181–426Drive 571.5 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Rochestercar 571.5 mi
10h 26m$105–151Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester (ROC)plane IND - ROC
6h 36m$178–852Bus 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 Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
5h 41m$171–690Train 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 Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
8h 17m$191–903Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus 325
19h 59m$108–234
Purdue University to Rochester by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Rochester is to bus via Brook Park which costs $95 - $210 and takes 16h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Rochester is to bus and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
The distance between Purdue University and Rochester is 522 miles. The road distance is 574.8 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Rochester without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 16h 57m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Purdue University to Rochester, including transfers.
Purdue University to Rochester bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 16h 57m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $430 and takes 17h 10m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Rochester (ROC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Rochester Bus Stop via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 16h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $19–45
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Rochester bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Purdue University to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Rochester is 575 miles. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Purdue University to Rochester.
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