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How to get fromRolla to Purdue Universityby shuttle, bus, train, car, plane or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Rolla to Purdue University by shuttle, bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airportshuttle
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    10h 51m
    $187–287

  2. Drive 358.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rolla to Purdue Universitycar358.3 mi
    6h 39m
    $66–95

  3. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airportshuttle
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    13h 2m
    $208–487

  4. Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Drive from Rolla to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeCOU - LAF
    6h 41m
    $71–342

  5. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Rolla to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    13h 48m
    $228–429

  6. Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from Rolla to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCOU - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    7h 36m
    $105–316

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

    1. Take the taxi from Rolla to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)taxi
    2. Fly from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeTBN - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    6h 56m
    $218–507

  8. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSTL - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    8h 54m
    $319–678

  9. Taxi to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Rolla to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)taxi
    2. Fly from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeTBN - LAF
    9h 2m
    $179–533

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Rolla to Purdue University. However, you can take the shuttle to St Louis International Airport, walk to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, take the train to CIVIC CENTER station, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Lafayette Amtrak Station, walk to Columbia St & 2nd St, take the line 21 bus to First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898, then walk to Purdue University. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Rolla, MO to Purdue University via St Louis International Airport, LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 13h 2m.

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