There are 9 ways to get from Nebraska to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, 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.
Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane LNK - LAF
6h 39m$84–388Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
13h 47m$77–149Bus, train via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
18h 7m$115–317Drive 538.8 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Purdue Universitycar 538.8 mi
9h 53m$99–142Fly Omaha to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane OMA - LAF
6h$97–602Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LNK - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
6h 37m$118–352Fly Kearney Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EAR - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
6h 52m$136–378Fly Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
7h 33m$121–496Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
14h 18m$84–169
Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nebraska to Purdue University is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 13h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Nebraska to Purdue University is to fly which takes 6h and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Nebraska to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
The distance between Nebraska and Purdue University is 528 miles. The road distance is 541.9 miles.
The best way to get from Nebraska to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 13h 47m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Nebraska to Purdue University, including transfers.
Nebraska to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
The best way to get from Nebraska to Purdue University is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 13h 47m.
Nebraska to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Nebraska. It is currently 6:47 AM in Nebraska and 7:47 AM in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Nebraska, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE 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 13h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Purdue University Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Omaha to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Omaha to Purdue University Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Omaha to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- 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
- $30–65
- 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 Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Nebraska to Purdue University is 542 miles. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Nebraska to Purdue University.
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