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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane TYS - LAF
    6h 45m
    $153–618

  2. Drive 412.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Knoxville to Purdue Universitycar car 412.2 mi
    7h 18m
    $76–109

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 43m
    $184–240

  4. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane TYS - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    5h 55m
    $196–757

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

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TYS - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    6h 44m
    $157–517

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 54m
    $203–275

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Purdue University via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 12h 43m.

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