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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CID - LAF
    5h 30m
    $98–602

  2. Drive 327.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to West Lafayettecar car 327.4 mi
    6h 18m
    $60–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 57m

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

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $104–546

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 21m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 52m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Lafayette Bus Stop via Iowa City and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 57m.

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