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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Purdue University by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CLT - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    5h 33m
    $116–592

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    18h 6m
    $91–192

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    24h 23m
    $517–825

  4. Drive  626.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Purdue Universitycar car 626.7 mi
    10h 59m
    $115–166

  5. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    19h 39m
    $110–187

Charlotte to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Purdue University via Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 18h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Purdue University via Charlottesville, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 24h 23m.

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