There are 6 ways to get from Flint to Purdue University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)FNT - LAF
4h 23m$96–432Drive 295 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flint to Purdue University295 mi
5h 10m$54–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
9h 44m$63–165Bus
- Take the bus from Flint to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationChicago
10h 42m$59–113Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)FNT - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
6h 6m$400–746Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Flint, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle DriveOrd
14h 43m$122–190
Flint to Purdue University by train, 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 10m.
The fastest way to get from Flint to Purdue University is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Flint 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 10h 42m.
The distance between Flint and Purdue University is 251 miles. The road distance is 296.8 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Flint to Purdue University, including transfers.
Flint to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flint station.
The best way to get from Flint to Purdue University is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 9h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 42m.
Flint to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Purdue University is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Flint to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. 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 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $30–100
- 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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact 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(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
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 45+ hotels available in Purdue University.









