Campus Transit - Routes

Purdue University partnered with SP Plus (SP+) to provide expanded on-campus transit services that began on Aug. 14, 2025 and will run throughout the 2025-26 academic year when classes are in session. More information about Purdue Campus Transit is below.

• Check out the recent news release
• Review frequently asked questions (FAQs)

App

Free for students, faculty and staff, the service is accessible through the Purdue Campus Transit mobile app. The app is available for download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Through the app, riders are able to view the fixed transit routes, track vehicles in real time, schedule an on-demand ride and more. 

Instructions

• Download the app and set up an account (PDF)
• Track a ride, plan a trip and check route/stop notifications (PDF)
• Request an on-demand ride and track the driver (PDF)

The most up-to-date information about routes, schedules and any changes will be communicated through the app.

Fixed Routes

Three primary, fixed routes will run Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. while Purdue is in session.

• Ross-Ade Loop will follow 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.

On-Demand Service

In addition to the fixed routes, Purdue Campus Transit will offer a new feature that expands access and allows riders to request transit on an as-needed basis through the Purdue Campus Transit mobile app. The Purdue Campus Transit On-Demand service will be available at designated pick-up and drop-off locations Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., with additional evening only routes. On Sunday all stops listed below will be available only from 4-9 p.m. Rides can be scheduled same day or up to 30 days in advance with live tracking and notifications in the app.

• 7 a.m.-12 a.m. (Daytime and Evening): 2550 Northwestern Ave. (2550), Tower Acres, Stadium/Waldron, Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), MacArthur Drive and First Street, Heine Pharmacy Building (RHPH), Physics Building (PHYS), Lilly Hall of Life Sciences (LILY), Stewart Center (STEW) west entrance (ADA only), Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine (LYNN), Zucrow Laboratories, east Purdue University Airport gravel parking lot, Surplus Store (weekdays 12-4 p.m. only during the store’s business hours) and Bowen Laboratories.
• 7 p.m.-12 a.m. (Evening Only): Additional evening-only routes include the Ross-Ade parking lot, Purdue Memorial Union (PMU), Discovery Park lot and the Purdue Airport.

Map

Fixed routes and on-demand pick-up and drop-off locations are shown on a downloadable map (PDF) and in the Purdue Campus Transit app.

Safety

Review the Purdue Campus Transit safety measures that are in place.