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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane LAN - LAF
    4h 14m
    $86–489

  2. Drive 243.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Lansing to Purdue Universitycar car 243.7 mi
    4h 22m
    $45–65

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    9h 39m
    $92–159

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 59m
    $89–209

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

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    5h 48m
    $125–473

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    12h 3m
    $94–129

Lansing to Purdue University by bus and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Purdue University via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 9h 39m.

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