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

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There are 9 ways to get from Purdue University to Richmond by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)planeLAF - RIC
    6h 45m
    $86–451

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to CharlottesvilletrainCardinal
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationbusCharlottesville / ...
    21h 53m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
    25h 22m
    $113–281

  4. Drive 669.4 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Richmondcar669.4 mi
    11h 41m
    $123–177

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Richmond International 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)planeORD - RIC
    6h 53m
    $156–440

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planeIND - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 2m
    $180–1,073

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planeIND - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    4. Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Richmond, VAbus
    8h 20m
    $319–632

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)planeIND - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
    8h 12m
    $159–1,097

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)planeMDW - RIC
    9h 33m
    $128–706

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Richmond via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 25h 22m.

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