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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    10h 15m
    $63–164

  2. Fly Akron to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeCAK - LAF
    7h 47m
    $57–327

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Ctr to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    13h 33m
    $97–217

  4. Drive 315.8 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Purdue Universitycar315.8 mi
    6h 1m
    $58–84

  5. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Akron Ohio Metro Transit to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
    12h 23m
    $112–169

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

    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Ctr to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeCLE - LAF
    7h 1m
    $70–415

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

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCAK - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    7h 40m
    $95–301

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

    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Ctr to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCLE - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    8h 29m
    $169–469

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio to Purdue University via Columbus Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day.

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