There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Ohio State University by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), 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
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis AirportPurdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to ColumbusFlixBus N2640 / ...
7h 57m$68–102Bus via New Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, IN
- Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Columbus - Mound St
9h 46m$34–134Drive 237.6 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Ohio State University237.6 mi
4h 4m$44–63Fly from Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)LAF - CMH
6h 23m$67–388Train, bus via Indianapolis
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to IndianapolisCardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to ColumbusFlixBus N2640 / ...
8h 25m$56–119Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to IndianapolisCardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to ColumbusGreyhound US0421
9h 34m$56–114Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)IND - CMH
7h 35m$210–417Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)ORD - CMH
6h 37m$172–437
Purdue University to Ohio State University by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Ohio State University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Ohio State University is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave via Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis and S 4Th St & E Town St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Purdue University and Ohio State University is 267 miles. The road distance is 239 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Ohio State University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Purdue University to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Purdue University to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Ohio State University is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $390 and takes 6h 23m.
Purdue University to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Ohio State University is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Purdue University to Ohio State University.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Ohio State University via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis, Columbus, S 4Th St & E Town St, and Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) once daily.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Indianapolis to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Indianapolis to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Indianapolis to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Indianapolis to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Indianapolis to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
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
- $18–55
- 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 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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Richmond, IN to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.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
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