There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to South Bend Airport (SBN) by bus, train, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
5h 39m$30–58Drive 114 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to South Bend Airport (SBN)car 114 mi
2h 22m$21–30Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
8h 2m$52–99Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Purdue University to South Bend-SBN114 mi
2h 22m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to South Bend Airport (SBN) is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to South Bend Airport (SBN) is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to South Bend Airport (SBN). However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at South Bend Airport via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Purdue University and South Bend Airport (SBN) is 154 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to South Bend Airport (SBN) without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Purdue University to South Bend Airport (SBN), including transfers.
Purdue University to South Bend Airport (SBN) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to South Bend Airport (SBN) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to South Bend Airport (SBN) is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Purdue University to South Bend Airport (SBN).
There are 191+ hotels available in South Bend Airport (SBN).
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and South Bend Airport (SBN), USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to South Bend Airport via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, and Van Buren St. in around 8h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
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
- $35–80
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Purdue University to South Bend-SBN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Purdue University and South Bend Airport (SBN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




