There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Roanoke by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)LAF - ROA
6h 43m$70–376Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to NashvilleChicago
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus StopGreyhound US0600
18h 39m$141–181Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to CharlottesvilleCardinal
- Take the train from Charlottesville to RoanokeNortheast Regional
22h 21m$81–461Drive 533.3 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Roanoke533.3 mi
9h 40m$98–141Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)IND - ROA
7h 47m$103–465Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)ORD - ROA
6h 51m$115–385
Purdue University to Roanoke by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Roanoke is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Roanoke is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
The distance between Purdue University and Roanoke is 444 miles. The road distance is 536.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 18h 39m and costs $140 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Purdue University to Roanoke, including transfers.
Purdue University to Roanoke bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Roanoke is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $190 and takes 18h 39m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $470 and takes 22h 21m.
Purdue University to Roanoke bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Roanoke is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Purdue University to Roanoke.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Roanoke Bus Stop via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 18h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $65–170
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $85–220
- Business - advance purchase
- $120–490
- Business Class
- $190–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $55–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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