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How to get fromPurdue University to Rollaby train, bus, shuttle, car, plane or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Rolla by train, bus, shuttle, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle
    11h 46m
    $187–243

  2. Drive 358.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Rollacar358.4 mi
    6h 39m
    $66–95

  3. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle
    14h 7m
    $209–344

  4. Fly Purdue University Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)planeLAF - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rollacar
    7h 49m
    $66–353

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Amtrak Station to Rollataxi
    14h 37m
    $236–396

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)planeORD - COU
    3. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rollacar
    6h 46m
    $111–372

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)planeORD - TBN
    3. Take the taxi from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Rollataxi
    6h 4m
    $216–525

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Rolla, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Purdue University to Rolla. However, you can walk to Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, take the line 21 bus to Columbia St & 2nd St, walk to Lafayette Amtrak Station, take the train to Indianapolis, walk to Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to St Louis International Airport, then take the shuttle to Rolla, MO. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Rolla, MO via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, and St Louis International Airport in around 14h 7m.

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