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How to get fromSouth Bend Airport (SBN) to Purdue Universityby train (Amtrak), train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 42m
    $52–98

  2. Drive 113.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Purdue Universitycar car 113.8 mi
    2h 20m
    $21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Garytrain train Ssl
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 55m
    $38–66

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from South Bend-SBN to Purdue Universityrideshare rideshare 113.8 mi
    2h 20m

  5. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    7h 30m
    $45–79

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Map of how to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Purdue University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 212.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between South Bend Airport (SBN), USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a train from South Bend Airport to Purdue University via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 42m.

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