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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to West Lafayette by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CHO - LAF
    6h 7m
    $104–430

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    17h 29m
    $370–600

  3. Drive  601.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to West Lafayettecar car 601.1 mi
    10h 44m
    $110–159

  4. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CHO - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    6h 9m
    $151–629

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHO - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 4m
    $114–390

Charlottesville to West Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $370–600 and the journey takes 17h 29m.

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