There are 5 ways to get from Michigan to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
8h 13m$60–131Drive 271.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Purdue Universitycar 271.5 mi
5h 2m$50–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 54m$107–241Fly, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
5h 16m$241–452Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Indianapolis
9h 9m$58–110
Michigan to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Purdue University is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Purdue University is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Michigan and Purdue University is 345 miles. The road distance is 273.1 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Michigan to Purdue University, including transfers.
Michigan to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Purdue University is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 10h 54m.
Michigan to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Purdue University is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Michigan to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Purdue University via Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Purdue University via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 10h 54m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- 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
- $30–75
- 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 Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $34–37
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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