There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 27m$38–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, INbus Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
6h 53m$29–126Drive 172.5 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Purdue Universitycar 172.5 mi
3h 4m$32–46Fly
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane CVG - LAF
6h 35m$82–552Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Indianapolis
5h 49m$45–125
Covington (CVG) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via Ctc-A and Indianapolis Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Purdue University is 189 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 27m and costs $35 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Purdue University is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $80 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND), which costs $45 - $130 and takes 5h 49m.
Cincinnati to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Purdue University is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cincinnati to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Purdue University via Indianapolis, Ctc-A, Indianapolis Airport, and Co-Rec Circle Drive in around 5h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
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