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

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane PHL - LAF
    6h 35m
    $114–655

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2642
    17h 20m
    $120–190

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    23h 46m
    $500–800

  4. Drive  701.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to West Lafayettecar car 701.2 mi
    12h 7m
    $120–174

  5. 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 48m
    $141–504

  6. 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 38m
    $152–1,298

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 28m
    $174–344

  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 43m
    $251–1,007

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 39m
    $154–285

  10. 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 / ...
    17h 20m
    $135–201

Philadelphia to West Lafayette by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration17h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 17h 20m.

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