There are 8 ways to get from University of Kentucky to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle
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 Lexington Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0120
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
8h 57m$56–122Drive 246 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Kentucky to Purdue University246 mi
4h 25m$45–65Fly to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)LEX - LAF
6h 37m$92–552Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0120
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
9h 12m$77–127Bus, train via Reading
- Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
9h 27m$79–121Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
- Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0120
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle DriveIndianapolis
9h 52m$71–118Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Indianapolis (IND)LEX - IND
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Ave
7h 58m$134–681Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LEX - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
8h$121–466
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Kentucky to Purdue University is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from University of Kentucky to Purdue University is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Kentucky to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Transit Center and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Lexington Bus Stop, Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between University of Kentucky and Purdue University is 268 miles. The road distance is 247.4 miles.
The best way to get from University of Kentucky to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from University of Kentucky to Purdue University, including transfers.
University of Kentucky to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lexington Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from University of Kentucky to Purdue University is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $550 and takes 6h 37m.
University of Kentucky to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Kentucky to Purdue University is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from University of Kentucky to Purdue University.
What companies run services between University of Kentucky, KY, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Kentucky to Purdue University via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
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