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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Purdue University by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planePDX - LAF
    9h 6m
    $164–754

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePDX - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    9h 56m
    $148–528

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationbusChicago
    2d 2h
    $327–833

  4. Drive 2,179.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Purdue Universitycar2,179.3 mi
    35h 12m
    $398–575

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Indianapolis (IND)planePDX - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    9h 23m
    $216–883

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 51m
    $216–874

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Indianapolis (IND)planeSEA - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    11h 12m
    $192–744

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    4. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    2d 2h
    $248–645

Portland to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day.

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