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

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 53m
    $54–89

  2. Drive 209.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Purdue Universitycar car 209.3 mi
    3h 52m
    $39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    6h 17m
    $44–79

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MKE - LAF
    5h 47m
    $63–531

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

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    4h 38m
    $66–279

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKE - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 12m
    $317–785

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 25m
    $163–448

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    6h 21m
    $90–93

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Purdue University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 17m.

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