There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Purdue University by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DCA - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
4h 13m$982–1,635Drive 622.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Purdue Universitycar 622.6 mi
11h 16m$114–165Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
20h 53m$197–463Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
21h 10m$136–221Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane IAD - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
6h$491–1,143Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BWI - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
5h 56m$431–1,685
Washington to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Purdue University is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Purdue University is to fly and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $950 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.
The distance between Washington and Purdue University is 573 miles. The road distance is 626.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 20h 53m and costs $190 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Washington to Purdue University, including transfers.
Washington to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Purdue University is to train which takes 20h 53m and costs $190 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 21h 10m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–470 and the journey takes 20h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Purdue University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 21h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Washington to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Purdue University is 626 miles. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from Washington to Purdue University.
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