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How to get fromRochester to Purdue Universityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Purdue University by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ROC - LAF
    7h 14m
    $118–621

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h 46m
    $95–204

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    15h 34m
    $169–388

  4. Drive  574.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Purdue Universitycar car 574.7 mi
    10h 19m
    $105–152

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ROC - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 16m
    $166–810

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    6h 42m
    $112–490

Rochester to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Purdue University via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 15h 46m.

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