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

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane AUS - LAF
    7h 22m
    $102–553

  2. 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 Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    26h 50m
    $288–328

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    32h 24m
    $737–1,140

  4. Drive  1,077.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to West Lafayettecar car 1,077.7 mi
    18h 24m
    $197–285

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane AUS - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    6h 7m
    $159–742

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

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 57m
    $132–493

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $168–667

Austin to West Lafayette by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 938.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Lafayette Bus Stop via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, Adams & Wabash, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 50m.

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