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

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There are 9 ways to get from Akron to Purdue University by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Akron to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CAK - LAF
    6h 15m
    $60–349

  2. Drive  315.8 mi

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

  3. Bus, train via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Akron to 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 47m
    $86–162

  4. 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 28m
    $247–402

  5. 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 45m
    $80–443

  6. 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 46m
    $70–311

  7. 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
    $399–872

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Akron to Cambridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 16m
    $68–157

  9. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    13h 36m
    $114–273

Akron to Purdue University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akron to Purdue University via Cambridge, OH, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 11h 16m.

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