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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Purdue University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 28m
    $46–102

  2. Drive 175.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Purdue Universitycar car 175.8 mi
    3h 8m
    $33–47

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 43m
    $102–201

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane DEC - LAF
    5h 45m
    $163–439

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    11h 26m
    $100–155

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

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    5h 58m
    $74–297

Springfield to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Purdue University via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 43m.

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