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How to get fromAustin to Lafayetteby plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Lafayette by plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane AUS - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    5h 31m
    $405–1,037

  2. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane AUS - LAF
    7h 36m
    $122–553

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    26h 58m
    $237–413

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    31h 53m
    $422–850

  5. Drive 1,077.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Lafayettecar car 1,077.8 mi
    18h 27m
    $197–285

Austin to Lafayette by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, Adams & Wabash, Union Station Transit Center, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 58m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily.

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