There are 4 ways to get from Butler University to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 49m$43–68Drive 63.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Butler University to Purdue Universitycar 63.1 mi
1h 12m$11–16Line 19 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Butler Way at Clowes Hall to Ctc-Fbus 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 2m$14–20Line 19 bus, line 8 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Butler Way at Clowes Hall to Ctc-Fbus 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Ctc-A to Indianapolis Airportbus 8
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
4h 28m$33–44
Butler University to Purdue University by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Butler University to Purdue University is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Butler University to Purdue University is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Butler University to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Butler Way at Clowes Hall and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Indianapolis Union Station and CityBus Center: BUS215. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Butler University to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Butler University and Purdue University is 92 miles. The road distance is 63.5 miles.
The best way to get from Butler University to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Butler University to Purdue University, including transfers.
Butler University to Purdue University bus services, operated by IndyGo, depart from Butler Way at Clowes Hall station.
Butler University to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Butler University to Purdue University is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 19 bus and bus, which costs $13 - $20 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Butler University, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Butler University to Purdue University via Butler Way at Clowes Hall, Ctc-F, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- IndyGo
Bus from Butler Way at Clowes Hall to Ctc-F
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- IndyGo
- Schedules at
- IndyGo Routes
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
Bus from Butler Way at Clowes Hall to Ctc-F
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- IndyGo
- Schedules at
- IndyGo Routes
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
Bus from Ctc-A to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- IndyGo
- Schedules at
- IndyGo Routes
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
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Booking & Getting There
Butler University to Purdue University bus services, operated by IndyGo, arrive at Ctc-F station.
Butler University to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butler University to Purdue University is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Butler University to Purdue University.
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