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How to get fromLexington to Lafayetteby car, bus, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Lafayette by car, bus, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, bus (Amtrak)

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    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 31m
    $44–73

  2. Drive 245.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Lafayettecar car 245.3 mi
    4h 31m
    $45–65

  3. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane LEX - LAF
    8h 5m
    $88–553

  4. Drive, bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 54m
    $60–118

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LEX - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    8h 40m
    $146–837

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day.

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