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How to get fromCary to Purdue Universityby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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), 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 25m
    $124–596

  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 13m
    $82–426

  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 45m
    $501–812

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0100
    24h 59m
    $162–276

  5. Drive  666.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to Purdue Universitycar car 666.6 mi
    11h 55m
    $111–159

  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 58m
    $90–376

  7. 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 8m
    $216–735

  8. 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 25m
    $148–562

  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 2m
    $617–956

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration24h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$501Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Purdue University via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, Lafayette Bus Stop, CityBus Center: BUS215, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 24h 59m.

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