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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ROC - LAF
    4h 54m
    $113–521

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h 15m
    $92–219

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    15h 13m
    $213–432

  4. Drive 572.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Lafayettecar car 572.5 mi
    10h 15m
    $105–151

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ROC - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    5h 31m
    $151–755

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 45m
    $137–558

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

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $119–485

Rochester to Lafayette by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Rochester (ROC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 15h 15m.

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