Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Purdue University

See all options

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)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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
    6h 29m
    $84–454

  2. 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 33m
    $135–269

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    23h 48m
    $272–581

  4. Drive 702 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Purdue Universitycar car 702 mi
    12h 10m
    $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
    $181–483

  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
    $168–408

  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
    $219–545

  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 52m
    $106–329

  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 53m
    $136–639

  10. Bus via Allentown

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    19h 39m
    $146–244

Philadelphia to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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) 3 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 33m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Philadelphia

Trips to Purdue University

Popular routes