There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Appleton by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Purdue University Airport to Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane LAF - ATW
4h 53m$60–324Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2550
9h 16m$47–86Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus
8h 42m$103–159Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus
10h 34m$59–161Drive 310.2 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Appletoncar 310.2 mi
5h 39m$57–82Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane ORD - ATW
5h$105–334Fly Purdue University Airport to Green Bay
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Green Bay (GRB)plane LAF - GRB
6h 12m$76–344Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Green Bay
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane ORD - GRB
6h 26m$121–354
Purdue University to Appleton by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Appleton is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Appleton is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $60 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Appleton station. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Appleton Amtrak Station via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Purdue University and Appleton is 287 miles. The road distance is 312 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Appleton without a car is to bus via Milwaukee which takes 8h 42m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Purdue University to Appleton, including transfers.
Purdue University to Appleton bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Appleton is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $60 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 42m.
Purdue University to Appleton bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Appleton is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 8:30 PM in Purdue University and 7:30 PM in Appleton.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Appleton Amtrak Station via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Milwaukee in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
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
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–62
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Appleton is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Purdue University to Appleton.
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