Indianapolis Airport and Shuttle Service to campus
The closest, major airport to West Lafayette, IN is in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Airport is one hour away by car or by shuttle service. The shuttle service, Lafayette Limo, runs between the airport and the Purdue campus every two hours until 10:00 pm. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 765-497-3828 or go to http://www.lafayettelimo.com/.
Chicago Area Airports – O’Hare and Midway
The Chicago airports are three hours away by car or shuttle, when one factors in Chicago traffic. The shuttle service, Express Air Coach, runs between the O’Hare airport and the Purdue campus every four hours until 8:00 pm. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 765-743-3120 or go to http://www.expressaircoach.com/.
Directions to the Purdue Campus by car
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. Parking 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.
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. Parking 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.
