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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to Purdue University by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SJC - LAF
    12h 1m
    $154–654

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    10h 2m
    $142–542

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $646–1,389

  4. Drive 2,230.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Purdue Universitycar car 2,230.4 mi
    35h 30m
    $407–588

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 58m
    $335–810

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    10h 57m
    $166–360

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $184–692

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 22m
    $200–701

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 32m
    $257–549

  10. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $783–1,658

San Jose to Purdue University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$646Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,885.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day.

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