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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SNA - LAF
    7h 7m
    $131–554

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 51m
    $126–470

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2d
    $1,272–2,019

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 4h
    $399–646

  5. Drive  2,039.5 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to West Lafayettecar car 2,039.5 mi
    33h 50m
    $373–538

Irvine to West Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,759.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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