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How to get fromSan Jose to West Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SJC - LAF
    9h 56m
    $154–604

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $150–568

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 8h
    $374–706

  4. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $782–1,657

  5. Drive 2,231.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to West Lafayettecar car 2,231.4 mi
    35h 29m
    $408–589

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    8h 45m
    $334–810

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 3m
    $172–690

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 54m
    $189–700

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 4m
    $236–518

  10. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 26m
    $173–385

San Jose to West Lafayette by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,884.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clara & 1st to Lafayette Bus Stop via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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