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

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There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, train, or bus (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)plane plane LAF - ALB
    9h 14m
    $125–605

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    21h 25m
    $296–631

  3. Bus via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    25h 11m
    $175–291

  4. Drive 774.3 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Schenectadycar car 774.3 mi
    13h 41m
    $142–205

  5. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane IND - ALB
    7h 51m
    $167–737

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

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    7h 8m
    $170–675

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    9h 37m
    $185–843

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus
    28h 49m
    $182–371

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Schenectady via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 25m.

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