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

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There are 9 ways to get from Madison to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    7h 53m
    $46–87

  2. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $60–165

  3. Drive 266.9 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Purdue Universitycar car 266.9 mi
    4h 41m
    $49–71

  4. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MSN - LAF
    7h 6m
    $63–413

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 24m
    $53–112

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    5h 43m
    $51–291

  7. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 8m
    $97–357

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle bus
    7h 30m
    $143–450

  9. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    7h 36m
    $75–95

Madison to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Purdue University via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily.

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