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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Lafayette by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane PDX - LAF
    8h 31m
    $114–484

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2d 2h
    $1,301–2,005

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $447–695

  4. Drive  2,183.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Lafayettecar car 2,183.6 mi
    35h 9m
    $386–558

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PDX - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    8h 46m
    $177–738

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 20m
    $243–421

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 8m
    $180–618

Portland to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,835.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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