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How to get fromPurdue University to Duke Universityby shuttle, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeIND - RDU
    6h 20m
    $155–434

  2. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeLAF - RDU
    7h 24m
    $82–435

  3. Train, bus via Ironville

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus
    21h 40m
    $99–257

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
    25h 54m
    $137–344

  5. Drive 649.7 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Duke Universitycar649.7 mi
    11h 25m
    $119–172

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeORD - RDU
    7h 33m
    $147–434

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus
    22h 46m
    $142–260

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University RdbusDrx
    31h 16m
    $221–921

Purdue University to Duke University by foot, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Duke University via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Charlottesville, Greensboro, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station Gate H, and Erwin Rd at Downing St in around 25h 54m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) twice daily.

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