There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Fort Wayne by train, bus, car, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus Cincinnati
7h$34–75Drive 119.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Fort Waynecar 119.8 mi
2h 21m$22–32Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus Cincinnati
7h 8m$45–91Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus Cincinnati
7h 36m$29–98
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Fort Wayne is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Fort Wayne is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Coldwater at Essex via Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis, IN and Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Purdue University and Fort Wayne is 204 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Fort Wayne without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Purdue University to Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Purdue University to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Fort Wayne is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Purdue University to Fort Wayne.
There are 74+ hotels available in Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Coldwater at Essex via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis, IN, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 7h 8m.
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
- $19–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- 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
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
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