There are 6 ways to get from Purdue University to Roanoke by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane LAF - ROA
6h 46m$75–396Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus Chicago
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
18h 22m$116–181Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
22h 28m$200–506Drive 533.4 mi
- Drive from Purdue University to Roanokecar 533.4 mi
9h 47m$98–141Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IND - ROA
7h 44m$117–498Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ORD - ROA
6h 43m$110–386
Purdue University to Roanoke by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Roanoke is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Roanoke is to bus and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $110 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Roanoke via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 28m.
The distance between Purdue University and Roanoke is 443 miles. The road distance is 536.5 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 18h 22m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Purdue University to Roanoke, including transfers.
Purdue University to Roanoke bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Roanoke is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $75 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 18h 22m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $550 and takes 22h 28m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Roanoke Bus Stop via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 18h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Indianapolis to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
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
- $170–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $50–70
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Booking & Getting There
Purdue University to Roanoke bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.
Purdue University to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Roanoke is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Purdue University to Roanoke.
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