Campus Mobility
Campus Connect Shuttle
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 7 days per week during the fall and spring semesters, and a reduced schedule is available over the summer. 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. On Saturdays and Sundays, both the 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. arrivals will include these same stops.
Spring 2026 Semester Schedules
Jan. 10 – May 10, 2026 (shuttle does not run when Purdue is closed for holidays/breaks)
| Depart: CREC | Depart: PMU/STEW | Arrive: Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| 6:25 a.m. | 6:35 a.m. | 8:15 a.m. |
| 8:45 a.m. | 8:55 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. |
| 10:45 a.m. | 10:55 a.m. | 12:15 p.m. |
| 12:45 p.m. | 12:55 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. |
| 2:45 p.m. | 2:55 p.m. | 4:15 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. |
| Depart: Indianapolis | Arrive: PMU/STEW | Arrive: CREC |
|---|---|---|
| 6:55 a.m. | 8:15 a.m. | 8:25 a.m. |
| 8:55 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. | 10:25 a.m. |
| 10:55 a.m. | 12:15 p.m. | 12:25 p.m. |
| 12:55 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. | 2:25 p.m. |
| 2:55 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. | 4:25 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. |
| 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. |
| 7 p.m. | 7:10 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| 10 p.m. | 10:10 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
| 11 p.m. | 11:10 p.m. | 12:30 a.m. |
| 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. |
| 5 p.m. | 6:20 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 8 p.m. | 9:20 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| 9 p.m. | 10:20 p.m. | 10:30 p.m. |
Summer 2026 Schedules: Weekday Only Service
May 11-Aug. 14, 2026 (shuttle does not run when Purdue is closed for holidays/breaks)
| Depart: CREC | Depart: PMU/STEW | Arrive: Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 a.m. | 6:40 a.m. | 8 a.m. |
| 11 a.m. | 11:10 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. |
| 3 p.m. | 3:10 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Depart: Indianapolis | Arrive: PMU/STEW | Arrive: CREC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 10:20 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. |
| 1 p.m. | 2:20 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
| 5 p.m. | 6:20 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
Fall 2026 Semester Schedules
Aug. 15-Dec. 20, 2026 (shuttle does not run when Purdue is closed for holidays/breaks)
| Depart: CREC | Depart: PMU/STEW | Arrive: Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| 6:25 a.m. | 6:35 a.m. | 8:15 a.m. |
| 8:45 a.m. | 8:55 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. |
| 10:45 a.m. | 10:55 a.m. | 12:15 p.m. |
| 12:45 p.m. | 12:55 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. |
| 2:45 p.m. | 2:55 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. |
| 5 p.m. | 5:10 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 7 p.m. | 7:10 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| 10 p.m. | 10:10 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
| Depart: Indianapolis | Arrive: PMU/STEW | Arrive: CREC |
|---|---|---|
| 6:55 a.m. | 8:15 a.m. | 8:25 a.m. |
| 8:55 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. | 10:25 a.m. |
| 10:55 a.m. | 12:15 p.m. | 12:25 p.m. |
| 12:55 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. | 2:25 p.m. |
| 2:55 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. | 4:25 p.m. |
| 5 p.m. | 6:20 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 7 p.m. | 8:20 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| 10 p.m. | 11:20 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
| 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. |
| 7 p.m. | 7:10 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| 10 p.m. | 10:10 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
| 11 p.m. | 11:10 p.m. | 12:30 a.m. |
| 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. |
| 5 p.m. | 6:20 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| 8 p.m. | 9:20 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| 9 p.m. | 10:20 p.m. | 10:30 p.m. |
Required Seat Reservations, Cancellations and Route Alerts
Shuttle riders are required to reserve a seat through the R2U Connect app and show their reservation confirmation from their connected email address or in the app upon boarding. Riders can also use the app to 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. Before faculty, staff or students use the service for the first time, they need to create an account using their Purdue email address. Using a Purdue email will ensure rides are free.
Riders who need to cancel an existing reservation should email customerservice@r2uconnect.com. If rebooking at a different time, no cancellation confirmation is needed.
Notifications for route changes or delays due to weather or other circumstances will be issued to users through the R2U Connect app. Riders should make sure their app is up to date to receive these notifications and access the latest features.
Campus Transit
Additionally, complimentary transit services exist to help faculty, staff and students navigate each location with Purdue Campus Transit serving West Lafayette and Jagline serving Indianapolis.
Contact Information
Questions about the West Lafayette/Indianapolis Campus Connect shuttles may be directed to transportation@purdue.edu.