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There are 11 ways to get from California to Purdue University by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 56m
    $209–543

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    9h 59m
    $151–418

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    47h 16m
    $214–554

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d
    $163–410

  5. Drive 2,039.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Purdue Universitycar car 2,039.6 mi
    33h 48m
    $373–538

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 34m
    $178–703

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 27m
    $226–961

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 35m
    $205–859

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 45m
    $154–569

  10. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 45m
    $186–762

  11. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    12h 20m
    $191–611

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Purdue University via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 2d.

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