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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Purdue University by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane PDX - LAF
    8h 40m
    $114–494

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2d 1h
    $1,258–1,939

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 5h
    $434–676

  4. Drive  2,141.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Purdue Universitycar car 2,141.6 mi
    36h 46m
    $366–529

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PDX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    9h 28m
    $192–793

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    9h 50m
    $203–373

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 38m
    $191–669

Portland to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,834.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Purdue University via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 2d 5h.

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