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

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There are 8 ways to get from Saint Paul to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MSP - LAF
    6h 19m
    $73–444

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    11h 55m
    $88–151

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    12h 4m
    $144–371

  4. Drive  519 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Purdue Universitycar car 519 mi
    8h 41m
    $95–137

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSP - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    5h 28m
    $531–1,042

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 28m
    $262–812

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $95–494

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    16h 2m
    $115–212

Saint Paul to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Purdue University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 11h 55m.

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