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

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

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  1. Fly from Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeLAF - ALB
    9h 12m
    $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 SchenectadytrainLake Shore Limited
    21h 23m
    $136–386

  3. Bus

    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 SchenectadybusNyc
    24h 9m
    $161–344

  4. Drive 775 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Schenectadycar775 mi
    13h 35m
    $142–205

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    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
    7h 59m
    $156–734

  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 Albany County Airport (ALB)planeORD - ALB
    7h 9m
    $258–624

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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
    9h 43m
    $170–735

  8. Bus via Albany Bus Terminal

    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
    28h 16m
    $130–358

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Schenectady, 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 Schenectady via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 23m.

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