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How to get fromDuke University to Purdue Universityby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Duke University to Purdue University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)planeRDU - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    7h
    $154–434

  2. Bus, train via Ironville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus4
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Ashlandbus
    3. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    22h 35m
    $69–207

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    21h 8m
    $104–250

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    25h 52m
    $138–345

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeRDU - LAF
    8h 11m
    $82–425

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRDU - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    9h 40m
    $141–389

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)planeCLT - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    9h 58m
    $141–300

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeRDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 6m
    $114–510

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd to Union Station - Bus Platform AbusDrx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    31h 15m
    $201–821

  10. Drive 649.1 mi

    1. Drive from Duke University to Purdue Universitycar649.1 mi
    11h 24m
    $119–172

Duke University to Purdue University by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Duke University to Purdue University via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 21h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Duke University to Purdue University via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham Amtrak Station, Greensboro, Charlottesville, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 25h 52m.

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