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

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There are 8 ways to get from Fairfax to Purdue University by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane IAD - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    5h 59m
    $583–1,145

  2. Drive  607.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Purdue Universitycar car 607.7 mi
    11h 39m
    $111–161

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    22h 30m
    $433–703

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    24h 26m
    $138–231

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DCA - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 2m
    $983–1,646

  6. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 54m
    $433–951

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 33m
    $214–965

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $172–722

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $430–700 and the journey takes 20h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Purdue University via Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 24h 26m.

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