What is the cheapest way to get from Erie to West Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from Erie to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erie to West Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from Erie to West Lafayette is to fly and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $60 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Erie and West Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Erie to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Erie and West Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Erie station to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Erie to West Lafayette?

The distance between Erie and West Lafayette is 488 miles. The road distance is 419.4 miles.

How do I travel from Erie to West Lafayette without a car?

The best way to get from Erie to West Lafayette without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 22m and costs $100 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Erie to West Lafayette?

It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Erie to West Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erie to West Lafayette bus from?

Erie to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Erie station.

Where do I catch the Erie to West Lafayette train from?

Erie to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.

Train, bus or fly from Erie to West Lafayette?

The best way to get from Erie to West Lafayette is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $360 and takes 10h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Erie to West Lafayette bus arrive?

Erie to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Where does the Erie to West Lafayette train arrive?

Erie to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Erie to West Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Erie to West Lafayette is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Erie to West Lafayette.

How do I get a train ticket from Erie to West Lafayette?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Erie to West Lafayette?

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Where can I stay near West Lafayette?

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Erie to West Lafayette - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Erie to West Lafayette by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
11h 22m
$101–241
Fly to Purdue University Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ERI - LAF
10h 43m
$63–353
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
12h 57m
$176–363
Drive 416.9 mi
1. Drive from Erie to West Lafayettecar 416.9 mi
7h 33m
$77–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0440s
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
13h 10m
$87–161
Fly to Indianapolis, bus
1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ERI - IND
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus
9h 40m
$125–592
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
7h 24m
$63–307

Erie to West Lafayette by train and bus

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11h 22mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485.1 mi
Duration: 11h 22m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Erie Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 57m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily.

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