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How to get fromRapid City Airport (RAP) to Purdue Universityby plane, car, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City Airport (RAP) to Purdue University by plane, car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane RAP - LAF
    9h 10m
    $87–429

  2. Drive  997 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Purdue Universitycar car 997 mi
    17h 32m
    $182–263

  3. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane RAP - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 47m
    $155–659

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

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RAP - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    6h 55m
    $90–373

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RAP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 32m
    $149–528

Rapid City (RAP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rapid City Airport (RAP) to Purdue University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 863.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Rapid City Airport (RAP), USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily.

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