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

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There are 7 ways to get from Providence to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane PVD - LAF
    8h 20m
    $93–468

  2. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PVD - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 25m
    $92–407

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    24h 46m
    $171–307

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 13m
    $294–1,279

  5. Drive  921.5 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Purdue Universitycar car 921.5 mi
    16h 37m
    $169–243

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BOS - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 35m
    $226–1,555

  7. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $114–508

Providence to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 822.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Purdue University via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 24h 46m.

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