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How to get fromWestern Michigan University to Purdue Universityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Western Michigan University to Purdue University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane AZO - LAF
    4h 25m
    $63–316

  2. Drive 168.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Western Michigan University to Purdue Universitycar car 168.8 mi
    3h 49m
    $31–45

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 1m
    $78–172

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    8h 18m
    $48–92

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

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AZO - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    5h 54m
    $81–295

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    9h 44m
    $56–112

Western Michigan University to Purdue University by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Western Michigan University, MI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Western Michigan University to Purdue University via Dormitory & Ellsworth, Kalamazoo Transit Center, Kalamazoo, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 1m.

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