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

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Purdue University by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane BDL - LAF
    8h 10m
    $96–472

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    23h 41m
    $155–281

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    24h 18m
    $274–600

  4. Drive  872.8 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Purdue Universitycar car 872.8 mi
    15h 26m
    $160–231

  5. Fly Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 52m
    $100–421

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BOS - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    9h 6m
    $244–1,055

  7. Fly Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $121–510

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGA - IND
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    9h 49m
    $266–662

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 32m
    $282–633

Springfield to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 768.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Purdue University via Newark Penn Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 23h 41m.

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