Purdue Boilermakers road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Ross-Ade Stadium
Nearest major airport is Indianapolis (IND) — about 75 mi / 1h 47m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Purdue Boilermakers play?
The Purdue Boilermakers play home games at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.
What airport do you fly into for a Purdue Boilermakers game?
Indianapolis (IND) is the closest major airport, about 75 miles (121 km) from Ross-Ade Stadium — roughly 1h 47m by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Ross-Ade Stadium?
Game-day parking starts around $20 USD. Most lots near the stadium are reserved for John Purdue Club members; the public pays $20 (cash) at the IM Goldfields, IM Black and IM North lots, or in the University St…
How do you get to Ross-Ade Stadium without a car?
Free RV4 shuttle runs from 90 minutes before kickoff until an hour after the game, dropping at Stadium Ave and Russell St. Otherwise walk from campus or Chauncey Village.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Ross-Ade Stadium fan guide
Best seats
Not verified from an official source; sideline seats near midfield offer the best view.
Parking
Most lots near the stadium are reserved for John Purdue Club members; the public pays $20 (cash) at the IM Goldfields, IM Black and IM North lots, or in the University Street and Northwestern Avenue garages. RV4 at SR 26 and Airport Road is $40 per RV with a free shuttle. ($20 (IM fields and campus garages))
Getting there
Free RV4 shuttle runs from 90 minutes before kickoff until an hour after the game, dropping at Stadium Ave and Russell St. Otherwise walk from campus or Chauncey Village.
Bar scene
Chauncey Village bars, a 30-minute walk from the stadium, open for the 'Breakfast Club' at 7 a.m. on game days; lots around the stadium host tailgating.
Pre-game bars
- Harry's Chocolate Shop — Iconic since 1919, fills early on football Saturdays
- Brothers Bar & Grill — Chauncey Village staple, Breakfast Club regular
- The Tap — Big beer list and TVs in Chauncey Village
Insider tips
- Tailgate gear banned in high winds
- Bring cash for lots
- Leave 30 min to walk from Chauncey
📺 Where to watch the Boilermakers
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