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How to get fromLos Angeles to Lafayetteby plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Lafayette by plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    7h 26m
    $222–698

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane LAX - LAF
    9h 21m
    $149–614

  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
    46h 53m
    $734–1,510

  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
    $338–657

  5. Drive 2,040.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lafayettecar car 2,040.4 mi
    33h 50m
    $373–538

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    10h 22m
    $168–751

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 36m
    $165–478

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 20m
    $177–697

Los Angeles to Lafayette by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$734Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,893.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 2d. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day.

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