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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbusDetroit
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    8h 13m
    $42–114

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationtrainCardinal
    9h 40m
    $78–429

  3. Drive 271.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Purdue Universitycar271.5 mi
    5h 2m
    $50–72

  4. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)planeDTW - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    5h 34m
    $155–392

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationbusChicago
    10h 17m
    $61–179

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDTW - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    7h 56m
    $167–377

Detroit to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Purdue University via Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit 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 9h 40m.

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