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Travel Tips and Resources

The following travel tips and resources will help you find information about currency exchange rates, passports, visas, customs, airports, and travel insurance.

Travel Photography Tips

Some of the best parts of traveling are the memories you make along the way, and pictures are a great way capture those wonderful moments. 

Here are some tips to ensure your photos are as beautiful as your destinations.

TSA Travel Screening

Travel tips from the Transportation Security Administration

Federal Aviation Administration

For real-time status of U.S. airports from the FAA

Passport, visa and customs information

Travel to most other countries requires that you have a valid passport. Visit travel.state.gov to find out how to obtain one.

Currency Exchange Rates

Up-to-the-minute exchange rates at xe.com

U.S. Bureau of Customs

Many of us love to shop when we are traveling abroad. The U.S. Bureau of Customs website will help you understand what you can and cannot bring back to the states. Visit cbp.gov/travel for more information.

Trip cancellation and medical insurance coverage

Our insurance partner is Travel Insurance Select. You can call them at 800-937-1387 or visit their website.

Chicago O’Hare Airport Guide

Learn more visit their website.

Indianapolis International Airport

For more, visit their website.

Reindeer Shuttle

Providing shuttle service between Lafayette/West Lafayette and the Indianapolis airport or Chicago O’Hare airports. Learn more at reindeershuttle.com.

Lafayette Limo

Providing shuttle service between Lafayette/West Lafayette and the Indianapolis airport. Learn more at lafayettelimo.com.

Express Air Coach

Providing shuttle service between the Purdue airport and Chicago O’Hare via deluxe van. Learn more at expressaircoach.com.

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