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

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

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane BOS - LAF
    7h 21m
    $100–511

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    25h 36m
    $174–302

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    26h 54m
    $628–973

  4. Drive  952.1 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Purdue Universitycar car 952.1 mi
    16h 54m
    $174–251

  5. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BOS - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 49m
    $233–1,000

  6. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    9h 3m
    $634–1,070

  7. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 39m
    $157–576

  8. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MHT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 54m
    $196–779

  9. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 54m
    $605–1,615

Boston to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Purdue University via Newark Penn Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 25h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston 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 26h 54m.

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