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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 10 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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus FlixBus N2641
    11h 31m
    $70–136

  2. Fly Purdue University Airport to Akron

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Akron (CAK)plane plane LAF - CAK
    8h 41m
    $41–241

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    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 W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus 61
    14h 7m
    $148–313

  4. Drive 316 mi

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

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train
    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 45m
    $68–156

  6. 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 Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    13h 13m
    $65–119

  7. Bus via Columbus

    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 27m
    $106–162

  8. 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
    9h 19m
    $86–486

  9. 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 53m
    $91–291

  10. 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 51m
    $131–516

Purdue University to Akron by foot and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 31m

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 Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, and Gary Bus Station in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Akron (CAK) 3 times a day.

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