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

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There are 9 ways to get from Durham 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
    6h 18m
    $153–433

  2. Bus, train

    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 36m
    $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
    19h 58m
    $98–241

  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
    24h 42m
    $137–344

  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
    7h 36m
    $81–424

  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
    8h 55m
    $145–418

  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
    8h 38m
    $141–308

  8. Train via Arlington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to AlexandriatrainCarolinian
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Lafayette Amtrak StationtrainCardinal
    28h 22m
    $108–364

  9. Drive 650.7 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Purdue Universitycar650.7 mi
    11h 24m
    $119–172

Durham to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Durham to Purdue University via 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 19h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Purdue University via Greensboro, Charlottesville, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 24h 42m.

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