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

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane PHL - LAF
    6h 46m
    $114–604

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 43m
    $109–498

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    17h 9m
    $135–244

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    23h 46m
    $300–650

  5. Drive 701.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to West Lafayettecar car 701.2 mi
    12h 8m
    $128–185

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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
    5h 44m
    $181–893

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    6h 33m
    $452–1,748

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    6h 36m
    $274–1,691

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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
    8h 24m
    $183–491

  10. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Reading to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2642
    18h 45m
    $129–215

Philadelphia to West Lafayette by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, 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 bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) and Indianapolis in around 17h 9m.

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