Where's Purdue?

Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, near the banks of the Wabash River. Directions to Purdue University are located here: http://www.union.purdue.edu/HTML/PMU/MapAndDirections.aspx

C&W 2010 Google Map

The Computers and Writing 2010 Google Map is still in development but most locations have already been mapped. Check it out!

Getting to West Lafayette by Plane

The Indianapolis International Airport is just 59 miles southeast of Lafayette -West Lafayette and is served by most national airlines as well as regional carriers. Convenient shuttle services transport travelers between West Lafayette and the airport. Driving directions via Google Maps.

O'Hare International Airport is 139 miles northeast of West Lafayette and is a 2.5-3 hour drive by car. Driving directions via Google Maps.

If you’d prefer to not drive yourself to either airport, there are shuttle services between various Greater Lafayette locations and either the Indianapolis or O'Hare airports.

Airport Shuttles

To and from Indianapolis International Airport

Lafayette Limo offers a shuttle service between the Indianapolis Airport and Purdue University. The shuttle runs every two hours, nine times per day. Cost is $27.00 one-way, or $50.00 round-trip. Reservations are preferred but not necessary. Times, pick-up locations, and reservations: http://www.lafayettelimo.com/ or call 765-497-3828.

Star of America now offers shuttle service between Indianapolis Airport and Purdue. Fares are $19 each way. For rates, schedule, and reservations, see http://charterstaramerica.com/shuttles.html or call 800-933-0097.

To and from O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)

Express Air Coach: http://ww2.expressaircoach.com/purdue/. For information or reservations, please call 765-743-3120 or book online. Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance to secure a scheduled travel time. Customers not booked 48 hours in advance will be accommodated based on availability. $65 one-way.

Amtrak

Amtrak offers service to Lafayette (LAF) via the Cardinal/Hoosier State (Download the train schedule in PDF format)

Station Location:
Riehle Plaza / Big Four Depot
200 North 2nd Street
Lafayette, IN 47901

This unstaffed station located in the heart of Downtown Lafayette features free short and long-term parking, vending machines, an enclosed waiting area and restrooms. Transportation to and from the depot is available from CityBus, local taxi companies and a number of transit services.

For more information, reservations, or help planning your route, please visit the official Amtrak website.

Parking

Parking permits will be offered as a purchase option in the conference registration materials for $2. Purchasing a permit is highly recommended for those with a vehicle on campus. There are many parking garages on campus, but the one most convenient to the conference is located on Grant Street directly across from the Purdue Memorial Union.

Taxi Service

City Cab
765.477.1234
3265 Teal Road, Suite 2
Lafayette, IN 47905

Four Star Taxi
765.742.5585

Twin City Taxi
765.742.5585
607 Widewater Dr.
Lafayette, IN

CityBus Map/Schedule

The following is a map of regular CityBus routes. Fare is $1.00 per ride. Buses generally come every 30 minutes, and most routes operate 7 days per week. The following map shows routes:
http://www.gocitybus.com/regularroutes/systemmap.htm

Campus loop routes come more frequently, and are free for Purdue students and staff. PUID cards are rarely checked on campus, so conference participants can likely ride free on campus. See this map for routes:
http://www.gocitybus.com/campusloop/clmap.htm

Campus Map

A map of Purdue’s campus is available here:
http://www.purdue.edu/campus_map/