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

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

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CLT - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    5h 18m
    $130–642

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    16h 14m
    $88–169

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashlandbus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    17h 47m
    $165–333

  4. Drive 625.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to West Lafayettecar car 625.9 mi
    10h 57m
    $115–165

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $122–530

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    23h 52m
    $306–624

Charlotte to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop via Columbus, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, and Columbus in around 16h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Charlottesville in around 23h 52m.

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