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How to get fromPurdue University to Akronby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus via Toledo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    11h 12m
    $57–146

  2. Fly Purdue University Airport to Akron

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Akron (CAK)plane plane LAF - CAK
    8h 51m
    $56–351

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland to Akronbus bus
    14h 3m
    $120–310

  4. Drive  316 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Akroncar car 316 mi
    6h 2m
    $58–84

  5. Train, bus via Columbus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Akronbus bus
    11h 54m
    $59–141

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    14h 52m
    $106–257

  7. Fly Purdue University Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAF - CLE
    2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    7h 48m
    $81–456

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Akron

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)plane plane ORD - CAK
    6h 42m
    $101–361

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    7h 42m
    $421–876

Purdue University to Akron by foot and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Akron, OH, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis, IN, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 11h 12m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Akron (CAK) 3 times a day.

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