There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)IND - DTW
6h 34m$158–384Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union StationChicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MICincinnati
11h 4m$44–118Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
11h 48m$88–208Drive 275.3 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy275.3 mi
5h 15m$51–73Bus 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 Detroit (DTW)ORD - DTW
7h 30m$170–424Bus via Gary
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0160
11h 24m$62–118
Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Livernois & Florence via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis, IN and Fort & Fifth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Purdue University and University of Detroit Mercy is 336 miles. The road distance is 276.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy without a car is to bus which takes 11h 4m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy, including transfers.
Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy is to bus which takes 11h 4m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 11h 48m.
Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and University of Detroit Mercy, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI, Fort & Fifth, and Livernois & Florence in around 11h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to University of Detroit Mercy via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Cass & Baltimore, and Livernois & Grove in around 11h 48m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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