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

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Purdue University by plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  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
    $123–412

  2. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeAUS - LAF
    7h 14m
    $101–553

  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, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationbusChicago
    32h 23m
    $193–356

  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
    $145–417

Austin to Purdue University by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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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, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily.

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