There are 8 ways to get from Vanderbilt University to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Station
9h 15m$55–75Drive 355.2 mi
- Drive from Vanderbilt University to Purdue University355.2 mi
5h 58m$65–94Fly to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)BNA - LAF
7h 49m$65–345Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0100
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
10h 4m$85–175Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to IndianapolisFlixBus 2512
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle DriveIndianapolis
10h 45m$79–146Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Indianapolis (IND)BNA - IND
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Ave
6h$127–414Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BNA - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
8h 47m$154–339Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)BNA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
9h 19m$92–430
Vanderbilt University to Purdue University by foot and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vanderbilt University to Purdue University is to bus which costs $55 - $75 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Vanderbilt University to Purdue University is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Vanderbilt University to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from 21St Ave S & Edgehill Ave Nb and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Central 4Th Ave - Bay 15, Nashville and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Vanderbilt University and Purdue University is 361 miles. The road distance is 357.3 miles.
The best way to get from Vanderbilt University to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Vanderbilt University to Purdue University, including transfers.
Vanderbilt University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Nashville station.
The best way to get from Vanderbilt University to Purdue University is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $350 and takes 7h 49m.
Vanderbilt University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Vanderbilt University. It is currently 1:21 PM in Vanderbilt University and 2:21 PM in Purdue University.
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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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Nashville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Nashville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Nashville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Nashville to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Nashville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $45–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Vanderbilt University to Purdue University is 357 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Vanderbilt University to Purdue University.
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