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How to get fromAkron to Purdue UniversityBy bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Akron to Purdue University by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train via Columbus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 35m
    $61–149

  2. Fly Akron to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CAK - LAF
    6h 27m
    $46–276

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 27m
    $122–287

  4. Drive 315.8 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Purdue Universitycar car 315.8 mi
    6h 3m
    $58–84

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 37m
    $56–153

  6. Bus, train via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 45m
    $57–169

  7. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    12h 24m
    $105–149

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CLE - LAF
    6h 21m
    $75–435

  9. Fly Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 48m
    $90–290

  10. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 9m
    $264–619

  11. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 41m
    $102–525

Akron (CAK) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Akron (CAK) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Purdue University via Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 37m.

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