There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Kent State University by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Take the bus from Gary to Cleveland
- Take the bus from Cle E 21St At Stephanie Tubbs-Jones Sb to Student Center100
13h 3mDrive 328.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Kent State University328.9 mi
6h 17m$60–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland
- Take the bus from Cle E 21St At Stephanie Tubbs-Jones Sb to Student Center100
14h 36mFly Purdue University Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)LAF - CLE
- Take the bus from Cle E 21St At Stephanie Tubbs-Jones Sb to Student Center
8h 14mBus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Akron Ohio Metro Transit
14h 12m$111–169Fly Purdue University Airport to Akron
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Akron (CAK)LAF - CAK
10h 10m$71–421Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Cle E 21St At Stephanie Tubbs-Jones Sb to Student Center
8h 9mBus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Akron
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)ORD - CAK
8h 17m$111–420
Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Kent State University is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Kent State University is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Kent State University. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Student Center via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, Chester Av & E 15Th St and Cle E 21St At Stephanie Tubbs-Jones Sb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Purdue University and Kent State University is 453 miles. The road distance is 330.8 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Kent State University without a car is to bus which takes 13h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 3m to get from Purdue University to Kent State University, including transfers.
Purdue University to Kent State University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Kent State University is to bus which takes 13h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $430 and takes 10h 10m.
Purdue University to Kent State University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Kent State University is 331 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Purdue University to Kent State University.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Kent State University, Portage County, OH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Kent State University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, Cleveland, Chester Av & E 15Th St, E 21St St & Prospect Av E, Cle E 21St At Stephanie Tubbs-Jones Sb, and Student Center in around 13h 3m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Akron (CAK) 3 times a day.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- 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
- $70–440
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Akron via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
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
- $40–70
- 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/
- Phone
- 330 676 6701
- CustService@partaonline.org
- Website
- partaonline.org
Bus from Cle E 21St At Stephanie Tubbs-Jones Sb to Student Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.partaonline.org/
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Akron Ohio Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 110+ hotels available in Kent State University.















