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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SEA - LAF
    8h 56m
    $114–474

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 4h
    $1,288–2,044

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $457–709

  4. Drive  2,148.1 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Purdue Universitycar car 2,148.1 mi
    34h 46m
    $380–549

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SEA - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    8h 27m
    $192–743

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    10h 11m
    $193–323

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 56m
    $181–599

Tacoma to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,831.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma Dome Station to Purdue University via King Street Station, Seattle, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and Mitch Daniels Blv & Russell St in around 2d 4h.

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