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How to get fromPurdue University to Saint Charlesby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Purdue University to Saint Charles by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    9h 38m
    $91–128

  2. Drive  267.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Saint Charlescar car 267.2 mi
    5h 13m
    $46–66

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 4m
    $190–300

  4. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAF - STL
    7h
    $91–485

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    9h 40m
    $73–133

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    12h 2m
    $236–375

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IND - STL
    7h 55m
    $143–657

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    6h 22m
    $396–795

  9. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    8h 6m
    $127–665

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Saint Charles via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, CIVIC CENTER station, NORTH HANLEY station, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4375 Rider Trail North Sb in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) twice daily.

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