Venue

Purdue Memorial Union

Address: 101 Grant St, West Lafayette, IN 47906

 

 

Hotels

The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University

This hotel is conveniently located on campus, in the same building as the AI-EDSE workshop.

Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing

Address: 356 East State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Hampton Inn & Suites West Lafayette

Address: 160 Tapawingo Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Holiday Inn Lafayette - City Centre

Address: 515 South St, Lafayette, Indiana 47901

 

 

 

How to get to West Lafayette

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, and 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.

 

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: Paid parking is available in the Grant Street Parking Garage, located directly across from the Purdue Memorial Union. Address: 120 N. Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906