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How to get fromRaleigh to Purdue Universityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Purdue University by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane RDU - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 3m
    $192–412

  2. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane RDU - LAF
    6h 49m
    $84–444

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    21h 56m
    $95–215

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 58m
    $247–548

  5. Drive  673.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Purdue Universitycar car 673.7 mi
    12h 1m
    $123–178

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 34m
    $202–812

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 59m
    $188–302

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    28h 29m
    $308–668

Raleigh to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Purdue University via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 21h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Purdue University via Greensboro, Charlottesville, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 24h 58m.

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