There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Cincinnati by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514
5h 54m$46–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus Detroit / ...
8h 44m$29–126Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514
6h 22m$34–126Drive 171.4 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Cincinnaticar 171.4 mi
3h 7m$32–46Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Covington (CVG)plane LAF - CVG
6h 17m$93–603
Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Covington (CVG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Cincinnati is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Cincinnati via Indianapolis Airport and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Purdue University and Cincinnati is 198 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Cincinnati without a car is to bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND) which takes 5h 54m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Purdue University to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Purdue University to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Cincinnati is to bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND) which takes 5h 54m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $650 and takes 6h 17m.
Purdue University to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Cincinnati is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Purdue University to Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Cincinnati via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, and Indianapolis in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Covington (CVG) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- 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 Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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