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How to get fromRockville to Purdue Universityby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Rockville to Purdue University by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DCA - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 2m
    $983–1,647

  2. Drive  607 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockville to Purdue Universitycar car 607 mi
    10h 50m
    $111–160

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    22h 27m
    $193–464

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus bus 515
    2. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    22h 30m
    $128–222

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane IAD - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 38m
    $493–1,146

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 41m
    $433–1,693

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 8m
    $137–683

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Rockville, MD, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–460 and the journey takes 20h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Washington St & Middle Ln to Purdue University via Shady Grove Station & Bay L, SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 22h 30m.

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