There are 6 ways to get from Ohio to Purdue University by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Indianapolis
best- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 37m$55–107Bus via New Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Richmond, INbus
- Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
7h 8m$32–130Drive 236.6 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Purdue Universitycar 236.6 mi
4h 5m$44–63Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
6h 57mBus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 3m$55–130Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Indianapolis
7h 4m$63–93
Ohio to Purdue University by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohio to Purdue University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio to Purdue University is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Co-Rec Circle Drive via Ctc-A and Indianapolis Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Ohio and Purdue University is 255 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio to Purdue University without a car is to bus and train via Indianapolis which takes 6h 37m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Ohio to Purdue University, including transfers.
Ohio to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
Ohio to Purdue University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio to Purdue University is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Ohio to Purdue University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Columbus to Purdue University via Indianapolis, Ctc-A, Indianapolis Airport, and Co-Rec Circle Drive in around 7h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $28–36
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Richmond, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.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
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