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How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to West Lafayetteby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane PHL - LAF
    5h 17m
    $109–550

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus Philadelphia
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2640
    18h 49m
    $143–228

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    25h 5m
    $283–603

  4. Drive 699.6 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Lafayettecar car 699.6 mi
    12h 19m
    $128–185

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    4h 18m
    $147–828

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 57m
    $190–453

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 24m
    $165–296

  8. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0120S / ...
    18h 53m
    $110–214

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to West Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration18h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Lafayette Bus Stop via Gray 30th St Station, Philadelphia 30th St Station, Allentown Transportation Center, and Allentown in around 18h 49m.

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