There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Madison by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train
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 Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal FacilityPurdue
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusVan Galder
6h 5m$75–111Drive 268 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Madison268 mi
4h 38m$49–71Fly Purdue University Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)LAF - MSN
5h 21m$68–463Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal FacilityLaffayette
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusVan Galder
7h 31m$74–95Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusVan Galder
9h 16m$61–111Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)ORD - MSN
5h 29m$108–452Fly Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAF - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
6h 44m$104–316
Purdue University to Madison by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Madison is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Madison is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Madison. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Purdue University and Madison is 276 miles. The road distance is 269.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Purdue University to Madison, including transfers.
Purdue University to Madison bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Madison is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $470 and takes 5h 21m.
Purdue University to Madison bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Madison is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 12:32 PM in Purdue University and 11:32 AM in Madison.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Co-Rec Circle Drive and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) once daily.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue West, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Madison is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Purdue University to Madison.
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