There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Purdue University by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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, train
best- Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
7h 50m$106–167Drive 249.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lexington to Purdue University249.7 mi
4h 31m$46–66Fly to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)LEX - LAF
7h 46m$93–553Bus
- Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0120
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
9h 19m$56–122Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
- Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0120
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle DriveIndianapolis
10h 30m$71–118Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Indianapolis (IND)LEX - IND
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Ave
9h 5m$135–682
Lexington to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Purdue University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Lexington to Purdue University is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lexington to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Tates Creek @ Gainesway and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Transit Center, Lexington Bus Stop, Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Lexington and Purdue University is 282 miles. The road distance is 251.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lexington to Purdue University without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 50m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Lexington to Purdue University, including transfers.
Lexington to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lexington Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Lexington to Purdue University is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 9h 19m.
Lexington to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Purdue University is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Lexington to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tates Creek @ Gainesway to Purdue University via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 9h 19m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
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