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How to get fromMemphis to West Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Memphis to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MEM - LAF
    6h 46m
    $87–492

  2. Bus via Nashville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Nashville
    13h 56m
    $81–131

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 4m
    $341–530

  4. Drive  475.7 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to West Lafayettecar car 475.7 mi
    8h 23m
    $87–126

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MEM - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    7h 3m
    $129–691

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

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEM - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 8m
    $92–412

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MEM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 56m
    $143–566

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    14h 43m
    $99–186

  9. Bus via Lafayette Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0100
    14h 51m
    $86–156

Memphis to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville in around 13h 56m.

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