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How to get fromNew Orleans to West Lafayetteby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to West Lafayette by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MSY - LAF
    7h 55m
    $113–553

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    22h 35m
    $315–648

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus 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 Bus Stopbus bus
    22h 40m
    $151–290

  4. Drive 868.4 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to West Lafayettecar car 868.4 mi
    14h 48m
    $159–229

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSY - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    7h 43m
    $580–992

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 58m
    $125–545

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 21m
    $352–742

New Orleans to West Lafayette by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 758.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 22h 40m.

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