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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Duke Universityby shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from West Lafayette to Duke University by shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IND - RDU
    6h 25m
    $182–410

  2. Fly Purdue University Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAF - RDU
    8h 24m
    $103–558

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus bus
    18h 59m
    $124–190

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 45m
    $505–782

  5. Drive  648.8 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Duke Universitycar car 648.8 mi
    11h 34m
    $119–171

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    7h 38m
    $138–498

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    8h 14m
    $178–263

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 23m
    $226–857

  9. Bus to Covington, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CVG - RDU
    9h 18m
    $131–702

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rdbus bus Drx
    29h 20m
    $577–997

West Lafayette to Duke University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Duke University via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 18h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Duke University via Charlottesville, Greensboro, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station, and Erwin Rd at Downing St in around 24h 45m.

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