There are 8 ways to get from Cleveland to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
9h 41m$47–156Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
11h 18m$119–265Drive 317.8 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Purdue Universitycar 317.8 mi
5h 48m$58–84Fly to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane CLE - LAF
6h 30m$74–434Bus via Dayton
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
13h 31m$80–126Fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Indianapolis (IND)plane CLE - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
6h 54m$342–992Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
7h 26m$392–862Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 5m$94–462
Cleveland to Purdue University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Purdue University is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Purdue University is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Cleveland and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Cleveland and Purdue University is 402 miles. The road distance is 319.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $45 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Cleveland to Purdue University, including transfers.
Cleveland to Purdue University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
Cleveland to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Purdue University is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $45 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 11h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $440 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Cleveland to Purdue University via Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak 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 11h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Cleveland to Purdue University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.
Cleveland to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Purdue University is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Cleveland to Purdue University.
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