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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Purdue University by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis, 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 31m
    $131–642

  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 3m
    $90–197

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashlandbus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    18h 15m
    $168–338

  4. Drive 626.7 mi

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

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 11m
    $162–472

  6. 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 20m
    $308–624

Charlotte to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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 3m. 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 20m.

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