There are 7 ways to get from Appleton to Purdue University by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Appleton International Airport to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ATW - LAF
4h 34m$59–313Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
8h 37m$48–87Bus, train
- Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 21m$67–180Drive 310.1 mi
- Drive from Appleton to Purdue Universitycar 310.1 mi
5h 37m$57–82Fly Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ATW - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
5h 56m$99–277Fly Green Bay to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane GRB - LAF
5h 50m$77–333Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
9h 29m$106–151
Appleton to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Purdue University is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to Purdue University is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $55 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Appleton Transit Center and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Appleton and Purdue University is 286 miles. The road distance is 311.9 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Appleton to Purdue University, including transfers.
Appleton to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Appleton Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Appleton to Purdue University is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $55 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 37m.
Appleton to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Appleton. It is currently 12:53 AM in Appleton and 1:53 AM in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Purdue University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
Flights from Green Bay to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Purdue University is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Appleton to Purdue University.
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