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How to get fromWashington 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 Washington 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
    4h 21m
    $982–1,635

  2. Drive 622.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Purdue Universitycar car 622.6 mi
    11h 16m
    $114–165

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    20h 50m
    $263–518

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    21h 17m
    $135–251

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

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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
    5h 56m
    $116–543

  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
    5h 56m
    $431–1,485

  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
    7h 20m
    $156–676

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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 $260–550 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 17m.

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