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

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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DCA - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    5h 31m
    $981–1,643

  2. Drive 622.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arlington, VA to Purdue Universitycar car 622.2 mi
    11h 12m
    $114–164

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    21h 48m
    $253–553

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    22h 48m
    $129–261

  5. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane IAD - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    5h 51m
    $116–533

  6. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 33m
    $433–1,151

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 55m
    $152–913

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $153–692

Arlington, VA to Purdue University by subway, train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Arlington, VA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 20h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Purdue University via Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 22h 48m.

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