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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane RDU - LAF
    7h 34m
    $81–434

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    19h 34m
    $82–226

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    20h 34m
    $116–215

  4. Drive 650.7 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Purdue Universitycar car 650.7 mi
    11h 29m
    $119–172

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane RDU - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 33m
    $228–363

  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)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    9h
    $145–418

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

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CLT - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    9h 2m
    $166–378

  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)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 26m
    $113–539

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 32m
    $132–364

  10. Train via Arlington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 12m
    $122–426

Durham to Purdue University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Purdue University via Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus - Mound St, E Livingston Ave & Mohawk St, S 4Th St & E Town St, Columbus, Indianapolis, Ctc-A, Indianapolis Airport, and Co-Rec Circle Drive in around 20h 34m.

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