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How to get fromRhode Island to Purdue Universityby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, shuttle or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane PVD - LAF
    7h 54m
    $69–338

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    24h 51m
    $145–295

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 39m
    $147–1,379

  4. Drive 921.5 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Purdue Universitycar car 921.5 mi
    16h 38m
    $169–243

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BOS - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 41m
    $154–1,004

  6. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PVD - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 54m
    $103–302

  7. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 23m
    $101–418

  8. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    25h 44m
    $140–305

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration29h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Purdue University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Indianapolis, Ctc-A, Indianapolis Airport, and Co-Rec Circle Drive in around 24h 51m.

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