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

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There are 9 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Lafayette by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORF - LAF
    9h 23m
    $111–471

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    23h 44m
    $251–513

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    23h 50m
    $158–307

  4. Drive 773.8 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Lafayettecar car 773.8 mi
    13h 36m
    $142–204

  5. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORF - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    7h 17m
    $139–665

  6. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ORF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $140–518

  7. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ORF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 17m
    $127–455

  8. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane IAD - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    9h 37m
    $135–584

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    27h 2m
    $319–694

Virginia Beach to Lafayette by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration23h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Philadelphia Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 23h 50m.

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