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How to get fromPurdue University to Richmondby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Purdue University to Richmond by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LAF - RIC
    7h 25m
    $91–461

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus Charlottesville / ...
    21h 55m
    $235–486

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    23h 11m
    $136–291

  4. Drive 669.4 mi

    1. Drive from Purdue University to Richmondcar car 669.4 mi
    11h 53m
    $123–177

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Richmond 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ORD - RIC
    6h 54m
    $136–491

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    7h 47m
    $451–1,720

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $1,015–1,711

  8. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus
    8h 18m
    $123–509

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    9h 26m
    $141–639

Purdue University to Richmond by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 564.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Richmond via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 23h 11m.

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