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Where to stay

There are several hotels within a mile or two of campus, including a Hilton and a Holiday Inn. On campus, you can stay at the Purdue University Union Club Hotel. There is a parking garage across from the Union Club Hotel.

The Lafayette - West Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau lists places to stay the night as well as information about our community.

Driving Directions

Driving Directions Disclaimer

These instructions are provided only as a convenience. All routes are not necessarily the fastest or shortest means possible but are among the easiest to follow. Traffic and road construction are considerations that should be taken into account when planning any trip. For those familiar with the West Lafayette area or looking for an alternate route see one of the many online map services.

Starting at Indianapolis International Airport

Head west on S High School Rd (.1 mile), Turn right to stay on S High School Rd (.2 mile), Merge onto Airport Expy/Rep. Ben Giaquinta Airport Expy via the ramp to I-465/I-70 (.3 mile), Take the exit onto I-465 N/I-74 W, Continue to follow I-465 N (9.1 miles), Take exit 20 on the left to merge onto I-65 N (49.3 miles). Exit, on SR 26 (exit 172), Turn left heading west for 5.1 miles. Turn left heading South onto South University for about 3 blocks. The Food Science Building is the third building on the left. Find a parking spot in the lot behind the building and go to room 2203 and ask the assistant for a parking permit. See map for details.

Starting at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport

Begin on HWY 190 heading east to HWY 294. Turn right on HWY 294 heading south toward Indiana. Take HWY 294 to Interstate 90/94 to Interstate 65 heading south. Follow Interstate 65 to U.S. 231 (exit 193). Turn onto U.S. 231 South and proceed to U.S. 52. Take U.S. 52 East/231 South to the Northwestern Avenue (U.S. 231) exit. Take Northwestern Avenue to Stadium Avenue, and turn right (west) onto Stadium Avenue. Go to the Second Stoplight (Russell Street) and turn Left (south). Follow Russell Street to State Street (first stoplight), and turn left (east). Take the first right, which is South University Street. The Food Science Building is the third building on the left. Find a parking spot in the lot behind the building and go to room 2203 and ask the assistant for a parking permit. See map for details.

Starting at Chicago's Midway Airport

Begin on HWY 50 heading north for 2.0 miles Turn right on I 55 heading east for 5.7 miles Turn right on I 90 (I 94) heading southeast for 29.3 miles Take Interstate 65 heading south to U.S. 231 (exit 193). Turn onto U.S. 231 South and proceed to U.S. 52. Take U.S. 52 East/231 South to the Northwestern Avenue (U.S. 231) exit. Take Northwestern Avenue to Stadium Avenue, and turn right (west) onto Stadium Avenue. Go to the Second Stoplight (Russell Street) and turn Left (south). Follow Russell Street to State Street (first stoplight), and turn left (east). Take the first right, which is South University Street. The Food Science Building is the third building on the left. Find a parking spot in the lot behind the building and go to room 2203 and ask the assistant for a parking permit. See map for details.

Where on campus is the Food Science Building?

What time is it at West Lafayette?

West Lafayette is in the eastern time zone and observes Daylight Savings Time. Our clocks are synchronized with New York City. For more information, check out www.time.gov.