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

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

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  1. Fly 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
    7h 12m
    $129–597

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    21h 13m
    $91–215

  3. Bus, train via Ironville

    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    22h 26m
    $146–310

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    25h 43m
    $295–612

  5. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane RDU - LAF
    7h 56m
    $91–448

  6. Fly 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
    9h 42m
    $205–817

  7. Fly 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
    10h 3m
    $201–396

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    31h 16m
    $394–784

  9. Drive 648.2 mi

    1. Drive from Duke University to Purdue Universitycar car 648.2 mi
    11h 35m
    $119–171

Duke University to Purdue University by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 578.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Duke University to Purdue University via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 21h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Duke University to Purdue University via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham Amtrak Station, Greensboro, Charlottesville, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 25h 43m.

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