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

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There are 11 ways to get from West Lafayette to Durham 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
    5h 53m
    $106–519

  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
    7h 36m
    $97–457

  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 33m
    $188–274

  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 13m
    $294–605

  5. Drive 650.5 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Durhamcar car 650.5 mi
    11h 35m
    $119–172

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

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    6h 37m
    $242–577

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

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    7h 47m
    $178–351

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

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus 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
    7h 24m
    $212–746

  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
    8h 44m
    $267–518

  10. Train via Arlington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    28h 3m
    $356–733

  11. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    29h 33m
    $380–800

West Lafayette to Durham by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Durham via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 18h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station via Charlottesville and Greensboro in around 24h 13m.

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