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Campus Transit

Purdue University partners with SP Plus (SP+) to provide expanded on-campus transit services that run throughout the academic year when classes are in session. 

Purdue Campus Transit is free for students, faculty and staff.

Mobile app accounts should be created with an individual’s @purdue.edu email address. Use the mobile app to make On-Demand ride reservations, view fixed routes, track transit vehicles in real-time and get notified of route or schedule changes. Mobile app changes for this service are underway, and updates will be shared soon.

Fixed Routes

Three primary, fixed routes will run Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during fall and spring academic semesters.

  • Ross-Ade Loop follows Cherry Lane, John Wooden Drive, Joe Tiller Drive, Steven Beering Drive, Tower Drive, David Ross Road, Stadium Avenue, Northwestern Avenue, Grant Street, Mitch Daniels Boulevard, N. University Street, then back to Stadium Avenue and Northwestern Avenue to Cherry Lane.
  • Purdue Mall Loop includes Stadium Avenue, Northwestern Avenue, Grant Street, Mitch Daniels Boulevard, McCutcheon Drive, Third Street and N. Martin Jischke Drive.
  • Discovery Park Loop follows Mitch Daniels Boulevard, Airport Road, Trailway Boulevard, Arnold Drive, Harrison Street, Marsteller Street, Memorial Mall Drive and Oval Drive.

2550 Express

Additionally, the 2550 Express shuttle runs Monday through Friday from 7-10 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters.

  • This shuttle follows Anthrop Drive, Lindberg Avenue, Kestral Boulevard, McCormick Road, Mitch Daniels Boulevard, stops at Lilly Hall of Life Sciences (LILY), continues along N. University Street, Stadium Avenue, stops at Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering (ARMS) and follows Northwestern Avenue back to Anthrop Drive to 2550.

On-Demand Service

In addition to the fixed routes, Purdue Campus Transit offers a feature that allows riders to reserve shared transit on an as-needed basis through the mobile app. Purdue Campus Transit On-Demand service is available at designated, preset pick-up and drop-off locations Monday through Friday, and service hours are noted for each stop in the list below. All On-Demand stops are available on Sundays from 4-9 p.m.

Riders are encouraged to reserve these services up to 30 days in advance to guarantee rides and shorten wait times. Day-of requests are subject to availability and dependent on advanced booking needs.

On-Demand Stops and Availability

7 a.m.-midnight

  • East Purdue University Airport gravel parking lot
  • Surplus Store
  • Bowen Laboratories
  • Zucrow Laboratories

7 p.m.-midnight

  • Stadium Ave./Waldron St.
  • Physics Building (PHYS)
  • Heine Pharmacy Building (RHPH)
  • Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC)
  • Southwest corner of Meredith South and First St.
  • Lilly Hall of Life Sciences (LILY)
  • Stewart Center (STEW) west entrance; ADA only
  • Purdue Memorial Union (PMU)
  • Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine (LYNN)
  • Discovery Park lot
  • Purdue Airport
  • Tower Acres
  • Ross-Ade parking lot

10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6 p.m.-midnight

  • 2550 Northwestern Ave. (2550)

Map

Fixed routes and on-demand pick-up and drop-off locations are shown below and on a downloadable campus transit map (PDF).

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Safety

The safety of Purdue students, faculty and staff is top priority. SP+, provider of Purdue Campus Transit, is a nationally known transportation provider that takes driver training and passenger safety seriously.