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How to get fromSt. Louis to Purdue Universityby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 9m
    $49–97

  2. Drive 253.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Purdue Universitycar car 253.1 mi
    4h 56m
    $47–67

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 20m
    $68–149

  4. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane STL - LAF
    6h 2m
    $78–484

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 24m
    $56–92

  6. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus Indianapolis
    8h 14m
    $64–93

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 24m
    $298–608

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $110–604

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Purdue University via Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 9h 20m.

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