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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Purdue Universityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Purdue University by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane LAX - LAF
    7h 32m
    $138–573

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 33m
    $136–435

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2d
    $682–1,559

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $338–679

  5. Drive 2,053.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Purdue Universitycar car 2,053.5 mi
    34h 14m
    $375–542

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus bus
    6h 33m
    $209–285

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 12m
    $176–678

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Purdue University by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$682Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,781.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Purdue University via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 2d 2h.

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