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

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

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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
    5h 59m
    $126–592

  2. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane RDU - LAF
    6h 37m
    $88–454

  3. 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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    21h 32m
    $90–216

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 6m
    $292–627

  5. Drive 670.7 mi

    1. Drive from North Carolina State University to Purdue Universitycar car 670.7 mi
    11h 57m
    $123–177

  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
    8h 29m
    $202–812

  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
    8h 49m
    $194–392

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    29h 37m
    $365–747

North Carolina State University to Purdue University by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 570.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between North Carolina State University, NC, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from North Carolina State University to Purdue University via Hillsborough St at Brooks Ave, 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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from North Carolina State University to Purdue University via Hillsborough St at Gardner St, Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh Union Station, Greensboro, Charlottesville, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 26h 6m.

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