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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Purdue University by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane AUS - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 20m
    $160–742

  2. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane AUS - LAF
    7h 7m
    $102–503

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    27h 14m
    $289–331

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    32h 54m
    $737–1,140

  5. Drive  1,077.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Purdue Universitycar car 1,077.6 mi
    18h 25m
    $178–257

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

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 48m
    $161–492

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 20m
    $169–668

Austin to Purdue University by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Purdue University via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Western Orange Line Station, Western-Orange, LaSalle/Van Buren, Chicago Bus Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 27h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin 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 32h 54m.

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