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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SNA - LAF
    7h 3m
    $128–541

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2d
    $231–485

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $165–456

  4. Drive 2,039.4 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Purdue Universitycar car 2,039.4 mi
    33h 50m
    $373–538

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 34m
    $201–767

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 57m
    $208–616

Irvine to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Purdue University via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 2d 4h.

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