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

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

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane BUF - LAF
    5h 39m
    $97–519

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 35m
    $76–180

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    15h 51m
    $207–566

  4. Drive 504.6 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Lafayettecar car 504.6 mi
    9h 3m
    $93–133

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BUF - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    6h 21m
    $130–763

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 42m
    $206–486

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

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 3m
    $213–413

  8. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane YYZ - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    8h 10m
    $510–1,183

  9. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    17h 13m
    $197–399

Buffalo to Lafayette by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo, NY to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Columbus and Indianapolis Union Station in around 14h 35m.

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