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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MSP - LAF
    6h 2m
    $68–403

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    13h 39m
    $158–353

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    13h 55m
    $86–178

  4. Drive 526.7 mi

    1. Drive from University of Minnesota to Purdue Universitycar car 526.7 mi
    8h 51m
    $97–139

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSP - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    5h 39m
    $531–1,142

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 41m
    $252–512

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 26m
    $98–451

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    14h 54m
    $113–208

University of Minnesota to Purdue University by foot, tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between University of Minnesota, MN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Minnesota to Purdue University via East Bank Station, Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 13h 39m.

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