There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to West Lafayette by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Fly to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane SEA - LAF
10h$127–557Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
2d 1h$616–1,346Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
2d 5h$350–670Drive 2,134.4 mi
- Drive from Seattle to West Lafayettecar 2,134.4 mi
34h 27m$390–563Fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SEA - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus
8h 47m$204–796Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 22m$188–366Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 11m$151–569Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SEA - MKE
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
11h 55m$304–516
Seattle to West Lafayette by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to West Lafayette is to fly and train which costs $180 - $370 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to West Lafayette is to fly and bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Seattle and West Lafayette is 1837 miles. The road distance is 2146.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to West Lafayette without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $600 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 10h to get from Seattle to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Seattle to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Seattle to West Lafayette is to fly which takes 10h and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h.
Seattle to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
West Lafayette is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 12:30 PM in Seattle and 3:30 PM in West Lafayette.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop via Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to West Lafayette is 2147 miles. It takes approximately 34h 27m to drive from Seattle to West Lafayette.
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