BY AIR

Please note, it is no longer possible to fly into Purdue University Airport (LAF). If traveling by plane you can fly to  Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and then take the Lafayette Limo shuttle, Star of America shuttle,  or a rental car to Lafayette. Alternatively, you can fly to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD)  and then take Express Air Coach shuttle.

Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

1-1.5 hours south of Lafayette

Lafayette Limo

Purdue/Lafayette to Indianapolis International Airport daily

Star of America

Purdue/Lafayette to Indianapolis International Airport daily

O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

2.5-3 hours north of Lafayette

Express Air Coach

Purdue/Lafayette to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport daily

BY CAR

When traveling by car, we suggest to park in Grant Street Parking Garage (PGG on Purdue Campus Map). The garage fees are as follows: 1st 30 minutes - $1.00, 2nd 30 minutes - $2.00, thereafter $1.00 an hour. Maximum of $10.00 a day.

- Directions from the Indianapolis Area:

I-65 north to Exit #172, St. Rd. 26/State Street. Follow 26/State Street through Lafayette (watch for signs). Once you cross the Wabash River, you will be in West Lafayette. From the river, go to the fourth light/Grant Street. Right on Grant Street one-half block. Garage is on the right.

- Directions from the Chicago Area:

I-65 south to Exit #178, St. Rd. 43. Follow 43 to West Lafayette (7 miles) to light at intersection of 43 and St. Rd. 26/State Street. Right on 26/State Street to second light/Grant Street. Right on Grant St. one-half block. Garage is on the right.

BY TRAIN

Amtrak

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