There are 8 ways to get from Purdue University to Raleigh by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IND - RDU
6h 18m$196–406Fly Purdue University Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LAF - RDU
8h 10m$94–494Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
26h 11m$247–551Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
26h 52m$172–293Drive 675.1 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Raleighcar 675.1 mi
12h 4m$124–178Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORD - RDU
7h 24m$229–824Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ORD - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
8h 43m$216–806Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
28h 37m$305–696
Purdue University to Raleigh by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Raleigh is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Raleigh is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $190 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Charlottesville and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 11m.
The distance between Purdue University and Raleigh is 576 miles. The road distance is 679 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Raleigh without a car is to train which takes 26h 11m and costs $240 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Purdue University to Raleigh, including transfers.
Purdue University to Raleigh bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Raleigh is to train which takes 26h 11m and costs $240 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 26h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $500 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Raleigh Union Station via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Charlottesville, and Greensboro in around 26h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to GoRaleigh Station via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 26h 52m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- Go Express Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Purdue University to Raleigh bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Purdue University to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Raleigh is 679 miles. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Purdue University to Raleigh.
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