There are 3 ways to get from Purdue University to Kentucky by bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
6h 6m$31–51Drive 179.2 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Louisvillecar 179.2 mi
3h 8m$33–48Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
6h 35m$39–86
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Kentucky is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Kentucky is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Louisville, KY via Lafayette Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Purdue University and Kentucky is 182 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Purdue University to Kentucky, including transfers.
Purdue University to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Kentucky is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Purdue University to Kentucky.
There are 600+ hotels available in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Kentucky, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KY once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
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
- $16–40
- 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 Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
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