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There are 8 ways to get from Richmond to Purdue University by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane RIC - LAF
    8h 53m
    $96–481

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus Richmond / ...
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    20h 57m
    $236–485

  3. Drive 668.9 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Purdue Universitycar car 668.9 mi
    11h 52m
    $123–177

  4. Fly Richmond International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane RIC - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 14m
    $139–690

  5. Fly Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RIC - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 35m
    $100–430

  6. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DCA - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    7h 36m
    $999–1,678

  7. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane IAD - IND
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 4m
    $134–567

  8. Fly Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RIC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 5m
    $121–519

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day.

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