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How to get fromState College to Purdue Universityby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from State College to Purdue University by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SCE - LAF
    8h 2m
    $81–378

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    14h 57m
    $92–158

  3. Drive 528.1 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Purdue Universitycar car 528.1 mi
    9h 42m
    $97–140

  4. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SCE - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 44m
    $113–477

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

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 53m
    $115–332

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    17h 24m
    $102–233

State College to Purdue University by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Purdue University via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Ctc-A, Indianapolis Airport, and Co-Rec Circle Drive in around 17h 24m.

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