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How to get fromPurdue University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Instituteby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, train or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Purdue University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeLAF - ALB
    9h 37m
    $123–655

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    23h 13m
    $173–395

  3. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtownbus
    3. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to 128 Central Ave, Albany, NYbusNyc
    24h 42m
    $163–348

  4. Drive 790.5 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar790.5 mi
    14h
    $145–209

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeIND - ALB
    8h 24m
    $156–734

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

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeORD - ALB
    7h 28m
    $258–624

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeMDW - ALB
    10h 8m
    $165–730

  8. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeIND - EWR
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 17m
    $151–382

  9. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeIND - LGA
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 28m
    $164–510

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
    4. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Congress Station - 4th St & Congress Stbus182
    29h 22m
    $130–348

  11. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    30h 24m
    $143–425

Purdue University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration23h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, East St & Herrick St, Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St, Broadway & Orange St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 23h 13m.

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