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Quick StatsBest Ways to Get Around Town
- Bum a ride with an upperclassman friend.
- The CityBus Lafayette/West Lafayette loops. They're extremely accessible, and they're free with a valid
- There are nice little bike paths everywhere on Purdue’s sidewalks, and there are many racks outside buildings where you can chain them up.
- Walking around the beautiful campus and West Lafayette is a great free work out.
How to Get to the Airport
- A cab ride to the airport costs around $10–$15, which is too much. Take the CityBus route to the airport, it’s free.
- By bus (highly recommended): Take CityBus route 4B Purdue West/Airport. It should take approximately 15 to 20 minutes from campus.
- By car: From I-65, take SR 26 east through Lafayette and West Lafayette. Take a left onto Newman Road, which becomes U.S. Hwy. 200, taking you directly to the airport.
College Prowler Take
CityBus provides transportation both for Purdue’s campus and the Greater Lafayette area. Students find it to be modern and easily accessible. Students will tell you that it is usually quicker to walk where you need to go on campus instead of taking a bus, but on swelteringly hot or bitterly freezing days, the miniscule amount of time you lose by taking the bus is worth it for the air conditioned or heated comfort. The transportation system is especially stellar for students living off campus who don’t want to deal with the hassle of parking on campus. The major apartment complexes have shuttles that will ferry students for free, while others have CityBus stops relatively nearby. For those who want to have a fun time at the bars and not have to worry about driving home, the late-night bus route, called the "Night Rider," starts at 10 p.m. and runs until 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. While going to the mall or Wal-Mart on public transportation takes an absurdly long time, the system works amazingly well for the campus and the areas close by. If you’re going to the opposite end of the town and have pressing time restraints, it may be in your best interest to snag a friend to drive you. But, otherwise, Purdue’s transportation provides a definite relief from the hassles of walking or parking on campus. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
Public transportation is very...
Public transportation is very convenient in getting around town. But, sometimes the drivers of the buses can be very scary, and spring you from the back of the bus to the front from jamming on the brakes. Then, sometimes the buses are scarce, and you can’t always depend on them. Sometimes you’re better off walking to class, because you can beat the bus to it. |
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It’s sort of convenient. You can...
It’s sort of convenient. You can use the bus, but it’s hard to figure out where and when things happen with that. |
Anonymous says: |
Bus rides are a good way to get to...
Bus rides are a good way to get to class comfortably, especially during the harsh winters. However, it’s not much of a time saver. In fact, sometimes the bus can take longer than walking. |
Anonymous says: |
Public transportation is very...
Public transportation is very convenient. With your student ID, you can take the buses for free anywhere in Lafayette, and there are a bunch of loops that go around campus for students living in apartments who don’t want to drive. |
Anonymous says: |
The buses are convenient for...
The buses are convenient for getting around campus, but you really have to know what you’re doing to get around town in an efficient way. |
On-Campus Transportation
CityBus campus loops 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday late nights, 10 p.m.–3 a.m.
Taxi Cabs
Four Star Taxi
175 Farabee Dr.
(765) 448-6150
Imperial Limousine
2150 Sagamore Pkwy. N.
(765) 447-9323
Luxury Limousine Service Inc.
74 Walnut St.
(765) 423-5466
Greyhound
Greyhound 200 N. Second St. (765) 742-8836
Amtrak
Daily routes run between Indianapolis and Chicago for cheap. Some of the more popular routes (#3l7and #51 northbound) are scheduled to leave Lafayette at 7:22 a.m. The returning trains #3l8 and #52 both arrive back at Lafayette station at 10:43 p.m.
Airport
The Purdue University Airport is rather small, so flights to and from the Greater Lafayette area might be slightly limited. For a broader selection of flights, you’ll have to head to Indianapolis or one of Chicago’s airports.
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