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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Erieby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Purdue University Airport to Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane LAF - ERI
    7h 10m
    $63–353

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Erie, PAbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    12h 3m
    $67–137

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 12m
    $159–326

  4. Drive 417.7 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Eriecar car 417.7 mi
    7h 31m
    $77–111

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

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    5h 55m
    $108–383

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Erie International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane IND - ERI
    8h 3m
    $97–475

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    9h 6m
    $137–531

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 12m
    $179–369

  9. Bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus
    14h 15m

West Lafayette to Erie by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Erie International Airport (ERI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Erie, PA via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, and Columbus - Mound St in around 12h 3m.

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