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There are 11 ways to get from Purdue University to Gatlinburg by shuttle, plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane IND - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    7h 12m
    $323–993

  2. Drive 445.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Gatlinburgcar car 445.7 mi
    8h 12m
    $82–118

  3. Train, bus, drive via Ironville

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    23h 38m
    $193–387

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    29h 41m
    $317–647

  5. Fly Purdue University Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane LAF - TYS
    2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $291–861

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane ORD - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $326–881

  7. Fly Purdue University Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane LAF - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar car
    7h 50m
    $86–394

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane ORD - AVL
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar car
    7h 15m
    $131–434

  9. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Nashville, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane IND - BNA
    3. Drive from Nashville-Airport-BNA to Gatlinburgcar car
    7h 50m
    $378–1,188

  10. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis 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 Asheville, NCbus bus
    5. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    23h 41m

  11. Train, bus, drive via Charlotte

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ashland to Hurricanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus
    5. Drive from New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens to Gatlinburgcar car
    25h 57m

Indianapolis (IND) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar143Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 408 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Purdue University to Gatlinburg. However, you can walk to Ford Hall - Stadium Ave, take the shuttle to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then take the taxi to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Gatlinburg via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Ashland Amtrak Station, Ashland Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Asheville, NC in around 23h 38m.

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