There are 11 ways to get from Purdue University to Springfield by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Purdue University Airport to Bradley International Airport
best- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane LAF - BDL
8h 9m$105–563Bus via Brook Park
- 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 Springfield Union Stationbus
23h 42m$155–276Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
25h$271–621Drive 873.9 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Springfieldcar 873.9 mi
15h 25m$160–231Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane ORD - BDL
7h 45m$140–513Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IND - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain
9h 14m$247–1,052Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IND - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
10h 23m$270–659Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane MDW - BDL
10h 31m$150–691Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IND - EWR
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
10h 26m$257–1,801Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus
24h 31m$171–281Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Springfieldtrain Vermonter / ...
30h 11m$296–681
Purdue University to Springfield by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Springfield is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Springfield is to bus and fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.
The distance between Purdue University and Springfield is 774 miles. The road distance is 879 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Springfield without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 23h 42m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Purdue University to Springfield, including transfers.
Purdue University to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Springfield is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 23h 42m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 25h.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Springfield Union Station 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 23h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
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
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- 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
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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 Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Purdue University to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Springfield is 879 miles. It takes approximately 15h 25m to drive from Purdue University to Springfield.
There are 95+ hotels available in Springfield.







