There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Vanderbilt University by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak), car, 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.
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Nashville (BNA)plane IND - BNA
5h 19m$347–1,137Bus (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus Chicago
9h 57m$55–75Drive 355.6 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Vanderbilt Universitycar 355.6 mi
6h 1m$65–94Fly from Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Nashville (BNA)plane LAF - BNA
6h 56m$75–415Bus 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 Nashville (BNA)plane ORD - BNA
6h 28m$160–335Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
10h 43m$73–150Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to The Graduate Hotel
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Nashville Bus Stationbus
12h 4m$101–139
Purdue University to Vanderbilt University by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Vanderbilt University is to bus which costs $55 - $75 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Vanderbilt University is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $340 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Vanderbilt University. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at 21St Ave S & Scarritt Pl Sb via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb and Central 5Th Ave - Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Purdue University and Vanderbilt University is 334 miles. The road distance is 357.7 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Vanderbilt University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 57m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Purdue University to Vanderbilt University, including transfers.
Purdue University to Vanderbilt University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Vanderbilt University is to bus which takes 9h 57m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $420 and takes 6h 56m.
Purdue University to Vanderbilt University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.
Vanderbilt University is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 6:33 PM in Purdue University and 5:33 PM in Vanderbilt University.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Vanderbilt University, TN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashville once daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Nashville (BNA) once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Nashville via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to The Graduate Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Vanderbilt University is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Purdue University to Vanderbilt University.
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