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How to get fromSpringfield to Purdue Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeSGF - LAF
    4h 41m
    $82–400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    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
    12h 23m
    $85–186

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    14h 34m
    $106–261

  4. Drive 468 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Purdue Universitycar468 mi
    8h 26m
    $86–124

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Indianapolis (IND)planeSGF - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    6h 20m
    $114–489

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSGF - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    6h 26m
    $116–364

  7. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    14h 33m
    $113–226

Springfield to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Purdue University via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 12h 23m.

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