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

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There are 8 ways to get from Vanderbilt University to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    9h 15m
    $55–75
  2. Drive 355.2 mi

    1. Drive from Vanderbilt University to Purdue Universitycar355.2 mi
    5h 58m
    $65–94
  3. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeBNA - LAF
    7h 49m
    $65–345
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationbusGreyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak StationtrainCardinal
    10h 4m
    $85–175
  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to IndianapolisbusFlixBus 2512
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle DrivebusIndianapolis
    10h 45m
    $79–146
  6. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Indianapolis (IND)planeBNA - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    6h
    $127–414
  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBNA - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    8h 47m
    $154–339
  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBNA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 19m
    $92–430

Vanderbilt University to Purdue University by foot and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vanderbilt University, TN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–70 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily.

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