There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Michigan by shuttle, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)IND - DTW
5h 14m$156–382Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to IndianapolisCardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MICincinnati
9h 13m$46–351Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
11h 29m$91–221Drive 272.6 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Detroit272.6 mi
5h 2m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis AirportPurdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MICincinnati
9h 14m$58–109Bus via Gary
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0160
9h 59m$60–116
Purdue University to Michigan by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Michigan is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Michigan is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Detroit, MI via Indianapolis Airport and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Purdue University and Michigan is 319 miles. The road distance is 274.2 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Michigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $45 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Purdue University to Michigan, including transfers.
Purdue University to Michigan bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Michigan is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $90 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 14m.
Purdue University to Michigan bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Michigan is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Purdue University to Michigan.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Michigan, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Campus Martius - Southbound via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 11h 29m. 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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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
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
- $18–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- 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
- 5 times a day
- 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 Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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