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

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  1. Bus via Des Plaines

    best
    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    6h 6m
    $80–121

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    7h 23m
    $41–66

  3. Drive  268.1 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Madisoncar car 268.1 mi
    4h 42m
    $45–64

  4. Fly Purdue University Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LAF - MSN
    5h 45m
    $48–313

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    8h 59m
    $91–166

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    5h 44m
    $88–313

  7. Fly Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    6h 53m
    $55–336

  8. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 18m
    $437–938

Purdue University to Madison by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Co-Rec Circle Drive and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) twice daily.

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