Indianapolis and West Lafayette Shuttle Services
Commuter Shuttles (West Lafayette/Indianapolis)
The Purdue Campus Connect shuttle is available for free for faculty, staff and students who spend time at both the West Lafayette and the Indianapolis locations.
Provided by Royal Excursion, multiple round trips between West Lafayette and Indianapolis are offered daily during the week with a reduced schedule on the weekends during the fall and spring semesters. The 50-passenger buses are ADA compliant and include WiFi, collaboration spaces and restrooms.
Pick-up and Drop-off Locations
The pick-up and drop-off locations on the West Lafayette campus are in front of the Purdue Memorial Union and Stewart Center (PMU/STEW) along Mitch Daniels Boulevard and the circle drive on the northwest side of the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC).
The pick-up and drop-off location for Indianapolis is along W. Vermont Street, near the intersection with N. Blackford Street.
For the fall and spring semesters, the final daily route ending in Indianapolis will make the usual stop along W. Vermont Street, with additional stops at North Hall then Lux on Capitol.
Fall 2025 Semester Schedules
Operates Aug. 16-Dec. 21, 2025 (shuttle does not run when Purdue is closed for holidays/breaks)
Indianapolis Bound: Monday-Friday
| Depart: CREC | Depart: PMU/STEW | Arrive: Indianapolis |
| 6:30 a.m. | 6:40 a.m. | 8:20 a.m. |
| 8:50 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 10:20 a.m. |
| 10:50 a.m. | 11 a.m. | 12:20 p.m. |
| 12:50 p.m. | 1 p.m. | 2:20 p.m. |
| 2:50 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 4:20 p.m. |
| 5 p.m. | 5:10 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 7 p.m. | 7:10 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| 9:30 p.m. | 9:40 p.m. | 11 p.m. |
West Lafayette Bound: Monday-Friday
| Depart: Indianapolis | Arrive: PMU/STEW | Arrive: CREC |
| 7 a.m. | 8:20 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. |
| 9 a.m. | 10:20 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. |
| 11 a.m. | 12:20 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. |
| 1 p.m. | 2:20 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
| 3 p.m. | 4:20 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| 5 p.m. | 6:20 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 7 p.m. | 8:20 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| 9:30 p.m. | 10:50 p.m. | 11 p.m. |
Indianapolis Bound: Saturday-Sunday
| Depart: CREC | Depart: PMU/STEW | Arrive: Indianapolis |
| 10 a.m. | 10:10 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| 2 p.m. | 2:10 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. |
| 6 p.m. | 6:10 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| 10 p.m. | 10:10 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
West Lafayette Bound: Saturday-Sunday
| Depart: Indianapolis | Arrive: PMU/STEW | Arrive: CREC |
| 8 a.m. | 9:20 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. |
| 12 p.m. | 1:20 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
| 4 p.m. | 5:20 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
| 8 p.m. | 9:20 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
Seat Reservations and Route Alerts
The R2U Connect app allows shuttle riders to reserve a seat and see when the shuttle is close to pick-up and drop-off locations. The latest version of the app is available through Google Play or the Apple Store. Faculty, staff and students need to create an account using their Purdue email. Using a Purdue email will ensure rides are free.
Riders are not required to use the app to ride the free shuttles but are encouraged to use it to guarantee a seat.
Notifications for route changes or delays due to weather or other circumstances will be issued to users through the R2U Connect app.
Tips for Winter Travel
- Wear warm, highly visible clothing so you can be spotted at a bus stop.
- Layer clothing to ensure warmth and wear a coat, hat, gloves and scarf to reduce exposure to cold temperatures.
- Allow for extra travel time to and from your destination. Plan for delays due to bad road conditions.
- Be extra careful and watch your step. Snow and ice can make sidewalks, steps and bus floors slippery. Hold onto the railing when boarding and exiting the bus.
Campus Transit
Additionally, complimentary transit services exist to help faculty, staff and students navigate each location with Jagline serving Indianapolis and SP+ serving West Lafayette.
Contact Information
Questions about the West Lafayette/Indianapolis Campus Connect shuttles may be directed to transportation@purdue.edu.