There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to University of Kansas by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Kansas City, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)IND - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
8h 22m$174–508Fly Purdue University Airport to Kansas City, bus
cheapest- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Kansas City (MCI)LAF - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
9h 11m$86–479Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
15h 16m$150–289Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
15h 34m$90–232Drive 527.4 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to University of Kansas527.4 mi
8h 54m$97–139Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)ORD - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
9h 15m$206–638Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)ORD - MHK
- Take the bus from Manhattan to Lawrence Bus Stop
9h 3m$160–473
Purdue University to University of Kansas by foot, bus, train, and taxi
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to University of Kansas is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to University of Kansas is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to University of Kansas. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at 456 - Wescoe Hall via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and 410 E - Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
The distance between Purdue University and University of Kansas is 592 miles. The road distance is 530.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Kansas without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 16m and costs $150 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Purdue University to University of Kansas, including transfers.
Purdue University to University of Kansas bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to University of Kansas bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to University of Kansas is 530 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Purdue University to University of Kansas.
There are 33+ hotels available in University of Kansas.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and University of Kansas, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to University of Kansas via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Lawrence Bus Stop, 410 E - Central Station, and 456 - Wescoe Hall in around 15h 34m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- 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 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 Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Manhattan to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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
- +1 765-637-5124
- 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
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