Travel and Accommodation

West Lafayette is located in north-central Indiana and is home to Purdue University. It is easily accessible via multiple transportation modes:

By Air:
Major airports include:
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) – ~140 miles (225 km)
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – ~130 miles (210 km)
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) – ~70 miles (113 km)
By Car:
West Lafayette is conveniently located near Interstate 65. It is:
- 1 hour 15 minutes from Indianapolis
- 2 hours 15 minutes from Chicago
By Bus/Shuttle:
Shuttle services such as Lafayette Limo and Reindeer Shuttle provide regular service between West Lafayette and Indianapolis/Chicago airports.
Advance booking is recommended.
By Train:
The nearest Amtrak station is in Lafayette, IN (station code: LAF), with service via the Cardinal Line (New York – Chicago route).
The station is about a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk from Purdue’s campus.

Complimentary conference shuttles will run at scheduled times between various locations such as hotels, conference venue, Bowen Lab, etc.

A detailed shuttle schedule will be posted here in the future.

Local Transportation

Shuttle Services: CityBus Centre operates public transportation in the Greater Lafayette area including several stops on the campus. Please visit CityBus Website or download the MyCityBus app for real-time tracking of the buses.
Purdue bus service is also available (More information will be provided soon)
Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are widely available in West Lafayette.
E-Scooters and Bikes: Available for rent via Veo or Lime apps across campus and city.
Walking: The Purdue campus and surrounding area are very walkable, with ample pedestrian pathways.
Parking: On-campus parking will require a visitor permit. We recommend checking Purdue’s parking portal for visitor parking options.

More information coming soon