Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Purdue University

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Purdue University by plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Indianapolis (IND)planeAUS - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    6h 9m
    $184–432

  2. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeAUS - LAF
    7h 21m
    $102–553

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    27h 5m
    $236–416

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationtrainCardinal
    32h 54m
    $202–889

  5. Drive 1,077.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Purdue Universitycar1,077.4 mi
    18h 18m
    $197–284

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

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeAUS - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    8h 42m
    $151–437

  7. Bus via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    27h 18m
    $142–312

Austin to Purdue University by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Purdue University via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, 35th/Archer, LaSalle/Van Buren, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 27h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 32h 54m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Austin

Trips to Purdue University

Popular routes