There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Purdue University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
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Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ROA - LAF
8h 33m$75–395Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
17h 1m$113–185Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
21h 28m$212–478Drive 531.9 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Purdue Universitycar 531.9 mi
9h 45m$98–141Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ROA - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
7h 48m$123–594Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROA - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
8h 9m$84–364Drive to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Drive from Roanoke to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)car
- Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LWB - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
8h 23m$93–378
Roanoke to Purdue University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Purdue University is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Purdue University is to fly and bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Nashville and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.
The distance between Roanoke and Purdue University is 443 miles. The road distance is 535 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 17h 1m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Roanoke to Purdue University, including transfers.
Roanoke to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Purdue University is to fly which takes 8h 33m and costs $75 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 1m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $480 and takes 21h 28m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Purdue University via Nashville, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 17h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Purdue University Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Roanoke to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Purdue University is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Roanoke to Purdue University.
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