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How to get fromOhio State University to Purdue Universityby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak) or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to IndianapolisbusFlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak StationtrainCardinal
    8h 20m
    $68–109

  2. Bus via New Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Richmond, INbus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, INbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    9h 5m
    $34–134

  3. Drive 237.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Purdue Universitycar237.2 mi
    4h 2m
    $44–63

  4. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeCMH - LAF
    6h 15m
    $67–379

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to IndianapolisbusFlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle DrivebusIndianapolis
    8h 31m
    $63–105

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union StationbusGreyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak StationtrainCardinal
    9h
    $68–109

  7. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Indianapolis (IND)planeCMH - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    7h 22m
    $209–408

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCMH - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    7h 35m
    $171–413

Ohio State University to Purdue University by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to Purdue University via Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave, S 3Rd St & E Town St, Columbus, Indianapolis, Ctc-A, Indianapolis Airport, and Co-Rec Circle Drive in around 8h 31m.

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