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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane RDU - LAF
    6h 32m
    $78–424

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0100
    24h
    $156–281

  3. Train via Charlottesville (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 27m
    $509–818

  4. Drive  672.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to West Lafayettecar car 672.8 mi
    11h 59m
    $115–167

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane RDU - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    5h 52m
    $120–592

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    8h 42m
    $88–374

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 34m
    $144–558

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 29m
    $657–1,018

Raleigh to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar47Weekly Buses
Duration24hAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Lafayette Bus Stop via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h.

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