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How to get fromPurdue University to Charlottesvilleby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, train, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane LAF - CHO
    7h 39m
    $101–431

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    18h 56m
    $371–601

  3. Drive  603.4 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Charlottesvillecar car 603.4 mi
    10h 47m
    $111–160

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ORD - CHO
    6h 11m
    $136–421

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    7h 44m
    $1,040–1,426

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane ORD - SHD
    3. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    6h 57m
    $246–561

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    8h 46m
    $642–1,229

  8. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    8h 50m
    $495–1,585

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Charlottesville (CHO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesville 3 times a week. Tickets cost $370–600 and the journey takes 17h 39m.

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