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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Purdue University by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    best
    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
    5h 56m
    $202–893

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    17h 33m
    $117–233

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    24h 14m
    $304–594

  4. Drive 702 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Purdue Universitycar car 702 mi
    12h 10m
    $129–186

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane PHL - LAF
    7h 12m
    $124–604

  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 20m
    $173–373

  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 46m
    $153–1,248

  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
    6h 47m
    $195–940

  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 52m
    $184–492

Philadelphia to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 666.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station 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 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $300–600 and the journey takes 23h 46m.

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