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How to get fromPurdue University to Duke Universityby shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IND - RDU
    6h 44m
    $200–230

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAF - RDU
    8h 22m
    $108–558

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus bus
    22h 29m
    $135–239

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 3m
    $494–804

  5. Drive  649.7 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Duke Universitycar car 649.7 mi
    11h 36m
    $119–172

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    7h 53m
    $138–508

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $171–467

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rdbus bus Drx
    30h 37m
    $578–999

Purdue University to Duke University by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Duke University via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Columbus, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 22h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Duke University via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Charlottesville, Greensboro, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station, and Erwin Rd at Downing St in around 26h 3m.

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