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

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There are 7 ways to get from West Lafayette to Portland by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAF - PDX
    8h 46m
    $124–604

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 1h
    $1,224–2,044

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 6h
    $429–651

  4. Drive  2,180.1 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Portlandcar car 2,180.1 mi
    35h 20m
    $398–575

  5. 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane IND - PDX
    9h 49m
    $178–736

  6. 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    8h 40m
    $229–374

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    9h 29m
    $174–739

West Lafayette to Portland by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,834.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Portland International Airport (PDX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 2d 6h.

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