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How to get fromTucson to Purdue Universityby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly Tucson to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane TUS - LAF
    8h 50m
    $141–701

  2. Fly Tucson to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TUS - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    9h 43m
    $130–550

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    43h
    $1,008–1,672

  4. Drive  1,669.7 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Purdue Universitycar car 1,669.7 mi
    28h 38m
    $305–441

  5. Fly Tucson to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane TUS - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    9h 12m
    $239–990

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHX - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 43m
    $224–336

  7. Fly Tucson to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 13m
    $208–766

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2d 8h
    $1,285–1,982

Tucson to Purdue University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration43hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,008Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,461.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and Mitch Daniels Blv & Russell St in around 2d 8h.

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