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How to get fromWashington University in St. Louis to Purdue Universityby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 32m
    $52–118

  2. Drive 260.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Purdue Universitycar car 260.5 mi
    5h 4m
    $48–69

  3. 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 43m
    $124–274

  4. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane STL - LAF
    6h 14m
    $68–414

  5. 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
    8h 48m
    $62–124

  6. 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 34m
    $68–114

  7. 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
    7h 25m
    $132–692

  8. 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
    7h 32m
    $302–762

  9. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 8m
    $98–462

Washington University in St. Louis to Purdue University by foot, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington University in St. Louis to Purdue University via SKINKER station, CIVIC CENTER station, 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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington University in St. Louis to Purdue University via SKINKER station, CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 43m.

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