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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CHO - LAF
    7h 28m
    $104–420

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    17h 57m
    $226–445

  3. Drive 602 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Purdue Universitycar car 602 mi
    10h 47m
    $110–159

  4. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CHO - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 22m
    $152–629

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

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHO - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    6h 55m
    $113–389

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

United Airlines flies from Charlottesville (CHO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $220–450 and the journey takes 17h 29m.

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