There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to University of Kentucky by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to IndianapolisCardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus StopGreyhound US0120
8h 6m$64–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union StationChicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus StopGreyhound US0120
10h 4m$44–121Drive 243.7 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to University of Kentucky243.7 mi
4h 27m$45–65Fly from Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)LAF - LEX
9h 26m$112–702Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis AirportPurdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus StopGreyhound US0120
9h 38m$60–114Bus 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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)ORD - LEX
6h 59m$147–671
Purdue University to University of Kentucky by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to University of Kentucky is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to University of Kentucky is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to University of Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at UK Chandler Hospital Pavilion A via Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis Union Station and Greyhound Bus Stop New Circle Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Purdue University and University of Kentucky is 280 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Kentucky without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Purdue University to University of Kentucky, including transfers.
Purdue University to University of Kentucky bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Kentucky is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND), which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 38m.
Purdue University to University of Kentucky bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to University of Kentucky is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Purdue University to University of Kentucky.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and University of Kentucky, KY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to University of Kentucky via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis Union Station, Greyhound Bus Stop New Circle Rd, and UK Chandler Hospital Pavilion A in around 9h 38m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
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
- $18–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Lexington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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
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