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

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

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane YVR - LAF
    11h 2m
    $123–556

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 5h
    $723–1,659

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 9h
    $389–766

  4. Drive 2,246.5 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to West Lafayettecar car 2,246.5 mi
    37h 38m
    $515–743

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane YVR - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    11h 9m
    $630–995

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

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YVR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 29m
    $249–990

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SEA - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    12h 52m
    $252–897

  8. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YVR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 32m
    $152–583

Vancouver to West Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$723Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,867.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Everett Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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