There are 5 ways to get from Wichita to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ICT - LAF
5h 21m$134–678Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
17h 20m$111–192Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
- Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
17h 43m$190–425Drive 674.6 mi
- Drive from Wichita to West Lafayettecar 674.6 mi
11h 30m$124–178Fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ICT - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus
6h 41m$221–967
Wichita to West Lafayette by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wichita to West Lafayette is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 17h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Wichita to West Lafayette is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Wichita to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Wichita Bus Stop and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
The distance between Wichita and West Lafayette is 607 miles. The road distance is 678.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wichita to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 17h 20m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Wichita to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Wichita to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wichita Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Wichita to West Lafayette is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 17h 20m.
Wichita to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Wichita. It is currently 10:28 AM in Wichita and 11:28 AM in West Lafayette.
What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Lafayette Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 17h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Purdue University Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Purdue University Airport via Houston, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Indianapolis via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Wichita to West Lafayette is 679 miles. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Wichita to West Lafayette.
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