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

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane BOS - LAF
    5h 53m
    $97–444

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    23h 15m
    $161–288

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    26h 23m
    $368–747

  4. Drive 951 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to West Lafayettecar car 951 mi
    16h 50m
    $174–251

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BOS - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    4h 52m
    $210–979

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $124–486

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 50m
    $656–972

  8. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 23m
    $384–1,414

Boston to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration23h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 836.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Lafayette Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station in around 23h 15m.

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