Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Lafayette

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SEA - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    7h 49m
    $210–841

  2. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SEA - LAF
    10h 36m
    $137–557

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2d 1h
    $741–1,493

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 5h

  5. Drive 2,135.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Lafayettecar car 2,135.5 mi
    34h 27m
    $390–563

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 55m
    $193–371

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 50m
    $166–584

Seattle to Lafayette by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$741Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Seattle to Lafayette.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,945.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Denver Union Station, Denver, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers