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Driving Directions
Visitor Parking
Maps (highways leading to campus and campus maps)
Campus Accessibility Guide
Purdue Conferences (campus & community facilities, transportation, recreation, and more)
Where to stay
There are several hotels within a mile or two of campus, including a Hilton and a Holiday Inn. On campus, you can stay at the Purdue University Union Club Hotel. There is a parking garage across from the Union Club Hotel.
The Lafayette - West Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau lists not only places to stay the night, but also information about our community.
Driving Directions
Driving Directions Disclaimer
These instructions are provided only as a convenience. All routes are not
necessarily the fastest or shortest means possible but are among the easiest
to follow. Traffic and road construction are considerations that should be
taken into account when planning any trip. For those familiar with the West
Lafayette area or looking for an alternate route see one of the many
online map services.
Starting at Indianapolis International Airport
Merge onto I 465 N and head north for 9.1 miles. Bear left on US 65
toward Chicago heading northwest for 49.7 miles. Exit, on SR 26 (exit 172),
Turn left heading west for 5.1 miles. Turn left heading South onto South University
for about 3 blocks. The Food Science Building is the third building on the
left. Find a parking spot in the lot behind the building and go to room 2203
and ask the assistant for a parking permit. See map
for details.
Starting at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport
Begin on HWY 190
heading east to HWY 294. Turn right on HWY 294 heading south toward Indiana.
Take HWY 294 to Interstate 90/94 to Interstate 65 heading south. Follow Interstate
65 to U.S. 231 (exit 193). Turn onto U.S. 231 South and proceed to U.S. 52.
Take U.S. 52 East/231 South to the Northwestern Avenue (U.S. 231) exit. Take
Northwestern Avenue to Stadium Avenue, and turn right (west) onto Stadium
Avenue. Go to the Second Stoplight (Russell Street) and turn Left (south).
Follow Russell Street to State Street (first stoplight), and turn left (east).
Take the first right, which is South University Street. The Food Science Building
is the third building on the left. Find a parking spot in the lot behind the
building and go to room 2203 and ask the assistant for a parking permit. See
map for details.
Starting at Chicago's Midway Airport
Begin on HWY 50 heading north
for 2.0 miles Turn right on I 55 heading east for 5.7 miles Turn right on
I 90 (I 94) heading southeast for 29.3 miles Take Interstate 65 heading south
to U.S. 231 (exit 193). Turn onto U.S. 231 South and proceed to U.S. 52. Take
U.S. 52 East/231 South to the Northwestern Avenue (U.S. 231) exit. Take Northwestern
Avenue to Stadium Avenue, and turn right (west) onto Stadium Avenue. Go to
the Second Stoplight (Russell Street) and turn Left (south). Follow Russell
Street to State Street (first stoplight), and turn left (east). Take the first
right, which is South University Street. The Food Science Building is the
third building on the left. Find a parking spot in the lot behind the building
and go to room 2203 and ask the assistant for a parking permit. See map
for details.
What time is it at West Lafayette?
West Lafayette is in the eastern time zone and observes Daylight Savings Time. Our clocks are synchronized with New York City. For more information, check out www.time.gov.