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How to get fromCharlottesville to Lafayetteby plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Lafayette by plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Charlottesville to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CHO - LAF
    7h 18m
    $104–420

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    17h 29m
    $220–450

  3. Drive 599.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Lafayettecar car 599.1 mi
    10h 40m
    $110–158

  4. Fly Charlottesville to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CHO - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    5h 38m
    $137–624

  5. Fly Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 23m
    $120–424

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DCA - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    6h 59m
    $1,000–1,707

Charlottesville to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Charlottesville (CHO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $220–450 and the journey takes 17h 29m.

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