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How to get fromWright-Patterson AFB to Purdue Universityby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus (Flixbus) or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Purdue University by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationbusGreyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak StationtrainCardinal
    5h 19m
    $103–132

  2. Drive 182.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Purdue Universitycar182.3 mi
    3h 20m
    $34–49

  3. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)planeDAY - LAF
    6h 13m
    $136–611

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationbusGreyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    6h 44m
    $62–103

  5. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to IndianapolisbusFlixBus 2511
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle DrivebusIndianapolis
    7h 29m
    $68–154

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDAY - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    6h 24m
    $165–525

Dayton (DAY) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wright-Patterson AFB to Purdue University via Harshman Rd @ Brandt Pike, Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 44m.

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