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

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Pittsburgh by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeLAF - PIT
    6h 38m
    $61–361

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union StationbusChicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationbusGreyhound US0421
    12h 29m
    $55–116

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union StationbusChicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationbusFlixBus N2640
    12h 4m
    $60–116

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationtrainFloridian
    15h 3m
    $131–271

  5. Drive 419.2 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Pittsburghcar419.2 mi
    7h 11m
    $77–111

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeIND - PIT
    7h 38m
    $224–360

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeORD - PIT
    6h 37m
    $141–390

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeMDW - PIT
    9h 22m
    $103–446

Purdue University to Pittsburgh by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), and Indianapolis in around 12h 4m.

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