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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane LAX - LAF
    9h 29m
    $122–554

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2d 1h
    $576–1,348

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $342–578

  4. Drive  2,055.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Purdue Universitycar car 2,055.2 mi
    34h 8m
    $376–542

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 28m
    $190–413

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    10h 37m
    $151–423

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 20m
    $177–682

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 22m
    $150–583

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$576Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,793.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Purdue University via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 2d 3h.

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