There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Washington by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, 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.
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IND - DCA
4h 41m$983–1,633Drive 623.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Washingtoncar 623.6 mi
11h 18m$114–165Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
20h 57m$120–246Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
22h 4m$211–471Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IND - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 28m$495–1,136Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 33m$435–1,685Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
5h 28m$186–921
Purdue University to Washington by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Washington is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Washington is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $950 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd and arriving at Washington Union Station via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Purdue University station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 4m.
The distance between Purdue University and Washington is 572 miles. The road distance is 627.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 20h 57m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Purdue University to Washington, including transfers.
Purdue University to Washington bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Purdue University to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Washington is to bus which takes 20h 57m and costs $120 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $480 and takes 22h 4m.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Washington Union Station via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, and Gary Bus Station in around 20h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–470 and the journey takes 20h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- 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
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- 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 Washington bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Purdue University to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Washington is 627 miles. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Purdue University to Washington.
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