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How to get fromLos Angeles to West Lafayetteby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane LAX - LAF
    9h 15m
    $149–614

  2. 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
    $743–1,513

  3. 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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 2h
    $357–668

  4. Drive 2,039.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to West Lafayettecar car 2,039.7 mi
    33h 48m
    $373–538

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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 Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    7h 55m
    $236–703

  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 West Lafayette by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$743Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,795.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

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

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