There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Gary
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Ann ArborGreyhound US0160
8h 59m$55–116Drive 257.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Ann Arbor257.5 mi
4h 42m$47–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak StationWolverine
9h 52m$86–191Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)IND - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
6h 8m$153–400Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
9h 59m$57–144Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
7h 4m$165–440
Purdue University to Ann Arbor by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Ann Arbor. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Ann Arbor via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Purdue University and Ann Arbor is 313 miles. The road distance is 259 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus via Gary which takes 8h 59m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Purdue University to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Ann Arbor is to bus via Gary which takes 8h 59m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 9h 52m.
Purdue University to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Ann Arbor is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Purdue University to Ann Arbor.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Ann Arbor via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, and Gary Bus Station in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $55–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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