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How to get fromDenver to West Lafayetteby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Denver to West Lafayette by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane DEN - LAF
    7h 34m
    $88–426

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    22h
    $595–922

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    23h 45m
    $198–299

  4. Drive  1,022.3 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to West Lafayettecar car 1,022.3 mi
    18h 8m
    $187–270

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DEN - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    6h 15m
    $139–408

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEN - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 49m
    $93–454

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 48m
    $204–301

  8. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DEN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 25m
    $241–794

Denver to West Lafayette by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$595Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 961.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Denver (DEN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 45m.

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