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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SNA - LAF
    9h 20m
    $162–640

  2. 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
    $742–1,589

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim 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 3h
    $355–709

  4. Drive 2,039.5 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to West Lafayettecar car 2,039.5 mi
    33h 51m
    $373–538

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 5m
    $212–463

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    9h 13m
    $244–715

Irvine to West Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$742Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,759.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) every 4 hours. 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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