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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to Purdue Universityby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Purdue University by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SMF - LAF
    8h
    $154–635

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2d 7h
    $728–1,651

  3. Drive 2,119.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Purdue Universitycar car 2,119.4 mi
    33h 39m
    $387–559

  4. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SMF - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 13m
    $240–917

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 45m
    $156–429

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 20m
    $183–684

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Tucsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $721–1,434

Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Purdue University by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$728Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,840.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day.

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