There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Cleveland by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)LAF - CLE
5h 45m$77–474Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Take the bus from Gary to ClevelandChicago
10h 39m$50–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to ClevelandFloridian / ...
11h 43m$111–226Drive 319 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Cleveland319 mi
5h 45m$59–85Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)ORD - CLE
5h 41m$177–523Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)MDW - CLE
8h 26m$119–624Bus via Dayton
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
11h 49m$85–204
Purdue University to Cleveland by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Cleveland is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Cleveland is to bus and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Cleveland via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Gary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Purdue University and Cleveland is 290 miles. The road distance is 320.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Cleveland without a car is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $50 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Purdue University to Cleveland, including transfers.
Purdue University to Cleveland bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Cleveland is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $75 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 10h 39m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 11h 43m.
Purdue University to Cleveland bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Cleveland is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Purdue University to Cleveland.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Cleveland via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Gary in around 10h 39m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
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
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Gary to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gary to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–95
Bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
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
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
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