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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SEA - LAF
    8h 34m
    $114–484

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2d 1h
    $1,272–1,962

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 5h
    $448–681

  4. Drive  2,134.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to West Lafayettecar car 2,134.4 mi
    34h 27m
    $353–510

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SEA - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    8h 1m
    $191–743

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    10h 13m
    $164–324

  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 18m
    $180–668

  8. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 55m
    $183–753

Seattle to West Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,824.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

United Airlines flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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