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How to get fromSt. Louis Airport (STL) to Purdue Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, shuttle, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, shuttle, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane STL - LAF
    4h 36m
    $70–409

  2. Drive 262.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Purdue Universitycar car 262.4 mi
    5h 7m
    $48–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 38m
    $52–120

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    10h 55m
    $124–274

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Purdue Universityrideshare rideshare 262.4 mi
    5h 7m

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane STL - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    5h 48m
    $133–644

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    5h 55m
    $303–742

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h
    $62–124

  9. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus Indianapolis
    9h 45m
    $68–114

St. Louis Airport (STL) to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to Purdue University via 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 8h 38m.

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