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How to get fromWright-Patterson AFB to Purdue Universityby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Purdue University by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 17m
    $88–140

  2. Drive 183.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Purdue Universitycar car 183.4 mi
    3h 28m
    $34–49

  3. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane DAY - LAF
    6h 28m
    $124–504

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 40m
    $58–112

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

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    6h 31m
    $133–453

Dayton (DAY) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 199.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wright-Patterson AFB to Purdue University via Harshman Rd @ Brandt Pike, Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 40m.

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