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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane FNT - LAF
    3h 53m
    $86–372

  2. Drive  294 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Flint to West Lafayettecar car 294 mi
    5h 10m
    $54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    8h 34m
    $85–126

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 11m
    $91–215

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

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    6h 9m
    $96–342

  6. Bus via Benton Harbor

    1. Take the bus from Flint Station to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 12m
    $67–114

Flint to West Lafayette by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

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