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

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There are 10 ways to get from Albany to Purdue University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Albany County Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ALB - LAF
    8h 55m
    $124–654

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    20h 36m
    $296–617

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY 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 Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    23h 53m
    $162–363

  4. Drive 784.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Purdue Universitycar car 784.8 mi
    14h 10m
    $144–207

  5. Fly Albany County Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ALB - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 24m
    $192–894

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

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 58m
    $128–544

  7. Fly Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 27m
    $154–692

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGA - IND
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    9h 4m
    $202–937

  9. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 52m
    $314–1,761

  10. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 20m
    $366–794

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 20h 36m.

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