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

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There are 9 ways to get from Cary to Purdue University by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane RDU - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 26m
    $130–596

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane RDU - LAF
    7h 10m
    $92–446

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 43m
    $300–619

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    25h 27m
    $166–332

  5. Drive 666.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to Purdue Universitycar car 666.6 mi
    11h 55m
    $122–176

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 56m
    $206–816

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 17m
    $202–394

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CLT - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    9h 13m
    $189–754

  9. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    29h 10m
    $381–755

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration24h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Cary to Purdue University via Greensboro, Charlottesville, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 24h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Purdue University via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 25h 27m.

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