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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Columbusby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Columbus by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    4h 55m
    $35–60

  2. Drive 236.1 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Columbuscar car 236.1 mi
    4h 8m
    $44–63

  3. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAF - CMH
    6h 23m
    $83–494

  4. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane IND - CMH
    6h 50m
    $112–636

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    6h 3m
    $608–974

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    6h 29m
    $103–595

West Lafayette to Columbus by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) twice daily.

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