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

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane RDU - LAF
    6h 29m
    $94–454

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    19h 52m
    $89–194

  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
    $301–623

  4. Drive 672.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to West Lafayettecar car 672.8 mi
    11h 59m
    $123–178

  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 53m
    $126–592

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 57m
    $204–548

  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 28m
    $192–390

  8. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to High Pointbus bus
    2. Take the bus from High Point to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    21h 45m

  9. 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
    $385–780

Raleigh to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus - Mound St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, and Columbus in around 19h 52m.

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