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

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane PHL - LAF
    7h 4m
    $87–451

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    23h 43m
    $86–272

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    17h 28m
    $101–262

  4. Drive 702 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Purdue Universitycar car 702 mi
    12h 6m
    $129–186

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 10m
    $122–374

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 25m
    $167–474

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 56m
    $148–1,088

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 3m
    $93–489

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 54m
    $121–556

  10. Bus via Allentown

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    20h 9m
    $139–218

Philadelphia to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Purdue University via Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 17h 28m.

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