There are 6 ways to get from Flint to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
9h 8m$124–187Drive 295 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flint to Purdue Universitycar 295 mi
5h 12m$54–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
9h 39m$125–246Fly to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane FNT - LAF
7h 3m$86–352Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
12h 12m$76–137Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
6h 1m$95–331
Flint to Purdue University by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flint to Purdue University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Flint to Purdue University is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Flint station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Flint and Purdue University is 406 miles. The road distance is 296.8 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Flint to Purdue University, including transfers.
Flint to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
Flint to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Flint to Purdue University is to bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 9h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $360 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Flint Amtrak Station 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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flint Amtrak Station 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 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
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More Questions & Answers
Flint to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Flint to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Purdue University is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Flint to Purdue University.
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