There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)ROA - LAF
7h 53m$70–375Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Station
16h 58m$101–179Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to CharlottesvilleNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
21h 44m$82–457Drive 532.8 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Purdue University532.8 mi
9h 39m$98–141Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Indianapolis (IND)ROA - IND
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Ave
7h 50m$97–434Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ROA - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
8h 8m$104–339
Roanoke to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Purdue University is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Purdue University is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 50m and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Nashville and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
The distance between Roanoke and Purdue University is 443 miles. The road distance is 535.9 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 16h 58m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Roanoke to Purdue University, including transfers.
Roanoke to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Purdue University is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 16h 58m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $460 and takes 21h 44m.
Roanoke to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Purdue University is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Roanoke to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Purdue University via Nashville, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 16h 58m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Purdue University Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Indianapolis via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Indianapolis via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- 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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 43m
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–70
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
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