Travel and Accommodation

Travel to Purdue University West Lafayette Campus

By Car: Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and is easily accessible by major highways. The campus is located just off Interstate 65 (I-65), which provides direct north–south access to Indianapolis (approximately 65 miles southeast) and the Chicago metropolitan area (approximately 130 miles northwest). 

MARS will arrange free parking options for participants who drive to the event.

By Air: The most convenient airport is Purdue University Airport, which is right on campus.  Purdue University Airport offers one to two daily connecting flights to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, which has flights to a wide range of destinations.

Alternatively, participants may fly into Indianapolis International Airport, located approximately one hour from West Lafayette, or Chicago O’Hare International Airport, located approximately 2.5 hours from West Lafayette. From these airports, attendees may rent a car to drive to campus or use one of the following shuttle bus services:

• Reindeer Shuttle: https://www.reindeershuttle.com/

• Layette LIMO: https://lafayettelimo.com/