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How to get fromPurdue University to Detroitby shuttle, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Detroit by shuttle, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)planeIND - DTW
    5h 29m
    $156–382

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to IndianapolistrainCardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbusCincinnati
    9h 13m
    $46–126

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    10h 59m
    $86–211

  4. Drive 272.6 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Detroitcar272.6 mi
    5h 2m
    $50–72

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)planeORD - DTW
    6h 25m
    $168–422

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis AirportbusPurdue
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbusCincinnati
    9h 14m
    $58–109

  7. Bus via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    9h 59m
    $60–116

Purdue University to Detroit by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Detroit via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Detroit, MI via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, and Indianapolis, IN in around 9h 14m.

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