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How to get fromDurham to West Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Durham to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane RDU - LAF
    7h 4m
    $85–456

  2. Bus

    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 Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 14m
    $85–168

  3. 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
    23h 55m
    $213–531

  4. Drive  648.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to West Lafayettecar car 648.9 mi
    11h 32m
    $119–172

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane RDU - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    6h 24m
    $192–416

  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
    9h 16m
    $205–816

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station 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 Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    8h 35m
    $155–680

  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 4m
    $185–300

  9. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 35m
    $92–173

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station 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
    30h 24m
    $292–722

Durham to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Lafayette Bus Stop via Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus - Mound St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, and Columbus in around 18h 14m.

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