There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Murray State University by bus, plane, car, taxi, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, drive
best- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)ORD - CGI
- Drive from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Murray State University
7h 47m$154–266Drive 314.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Murray State University314.1 mi
7h 7m$58–83Bus, taxi via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Take the taxi from Paducah Bus Station to Murray State University
13h 28m$202–344Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fulton Amtrak Station
- Take the taxi from Fulton Amtrak Station to Murray State University
13h 39m$211–491Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)ORD - OWB
- Drive from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Murray State University
8h 21m$138–275Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Nashville, bus, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Nashville (BNA)IND - BNA
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Take the taxi from Paducah Bus Station to Murray State University
9h 28m$252–587Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)ORD - MWA
- Take the train from Carbondale to Fulton Amtrak Station
- Take the taxi from Fulton Amtrak Station to Murray State University
9h 12m$258–480Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashville
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Take the taxi from Paducah Bus Station to Murray State University
13h 28m$187–256
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Murray State University is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Murray State University is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Purdue University and Murray State University is 583 miles. The road distance is 315.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Murray State University without a car is to bus and taxi via St. Louis which takes 13h 28m and costs $200 - $350.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Purdue University to Murray State University, including transfers.
Murray State University is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 12:35 AM in Purdue University and 11:35 PM in Murray State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Murray State University is 316 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Purdue University to Murray State University.
There are 44+ hotels available in Murray State University.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Murray State University, KY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Purdue University to Murray State University. However, you can walk to Purdue Memorial Union, take the bus to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, walk to Multi-Modal Facility, take the train to Terminal 2, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI), then drive to Murray State University. Alternatively, you can walk to Co-Rec Circle Drive, take the bus to Indianapolis Airport, take the line 8 bus to Ctc-M, walk to Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Paducah Bus Station, then take the taxi to Murray State University.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–170
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–170
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 Fulton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Carbondale to Fulton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $19–30
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $12–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $17–110
- Business Class
- $28–190
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
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
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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $21–90
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–70
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $100–140
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