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How to get fromAlbuquerque to West Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ABQ - LAF
    6h 54m
    $121–602

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABQ - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    9h
    $116–492

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    29h 20m
    $239–358

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 11m
    $800–1,238

  5. Drive  1,289.4 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to West Lafayettecar car 1,289.4 mi
    21h 9m
    $236–340

  6. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SAF - LAF
    10h 59m
    $177–576

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ABQ - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    8h 19m
    $208–941

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ABQ - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $177–716

  9. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAF - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    9h 39m
    $177–506

Albuquerque to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration29h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,141.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 29h 20m.

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