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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Lafayette by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport 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 40m
    $114–504

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2d 1h
    $612–1,334

  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
    $395–643

  4. Drive  2,185.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Lafayettecar car 2,185.2 mi
    35h 13m
    $399–576

  5. Fly Portland International Airport 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 51m
    $187–788

  6. Fly Portland International Airport 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 24m
    $205–378

  7. Fly Portland International Airport 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 17m
    $148–551

  8. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SEA - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    10h 28m
    $225–871

Portland to Lafayette by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$612Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,835.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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