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How to get fromPurdue University to Michiganby shuttle, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Michigan by shuttle, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Shuttle, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IND - DTW
    5h 11m
    $105–495

  2. Drive 272.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Detroitcar car 272.6 mi
    5h 3m
    $50–72

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus Cincinnati
    9h 14m
    $52–121

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    11h 31m
    $126–271

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    10h 21m
    $55–131

  6. Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 27m
    $120–186

Purdue University to Michigan by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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 & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Detroit Bus Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 21m.

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