There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) by bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal FacilityPurdue
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusVan Galder
6h 20m$76–111Drive 268.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS)268.6 mi
4h 39m$49–71Fly Purdue University Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)LAF - MSN
6h 11m$80–495Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to MadisonFlixBus 2548 / ...
8h 49m$53–101Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusVan Galder
9h 31m$67–116Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)ORD - MSN
6h 24m$115–484Fly Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAF - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
6h 58m$106–306
Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS). However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Purdue University and University of Wisconsin (WIS) is 277 miles. The road distance is 270.2 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS), including transfers.
Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $500 and takes 6h 11m.
Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
University of Wisconsin (WIS) is 1h behind Purdue University. It is currently 12:26 AM in Purdue University and 11:26 PM in University of Wisconsin (WIS).
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and University of Wisconsin (WIS), WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 3 times a day.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
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
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS) is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Purdue University to University of Wisconsin (WIS).
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