There are 9 ways to get from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Purdue University by car, plane, shuttle, bus, train, or taxi
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Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
best- Drive from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)COU - LAF
6h 22m$66–342Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airport
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
11h 12m$187–277Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airport
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
13h 23m$208–467Drive 358.1 mi
- Drive from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Purdue University358.1 mi
6h 38m$66–95Taxi to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)
- Fly from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)TBN - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
6h 55m$219–508Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Drive from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)COU - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
7h 36m$105–326Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)STL - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
9h 4m$319–668Taxi to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the taxi from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)
- Fly from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)TBN - LAF
9h 12m$180–524Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Jefferson City Station
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
13h 58m$228–428
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Purdue University is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Purdue University is to drive and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $65 - $350.
The distance between Missouri University of Science and Technology and Purdue University is 387 miles. The road distance is 360.2 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Purdue University without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 11h 12m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Purdue University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri University of Science and Technology to Purdue University is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Purdue University.
There are 48+ hotels available in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Missouri University of Science and Technology, MO, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Purdue University. However, you can drive to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) airport, fly to Purdue University Airport (LAF), walk to Purdue West on Mitch Daniels Blvd, take the line 21 bus to Krannert Grad School: BUS260, then walk to Purdue University. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Missouri University of Science and Technology to Purdue University via Rolla, MO, St Louis International Airport, LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, CIVIC CENTER station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 11h 12m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport to Purdue University Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- 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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- info@usaxonline.com
- Website
- usaxonline.com
Shuttle from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–145
- Website
- https://usaxonline.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- 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)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $75–170
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