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How to get fromPortland to West Lafayetteby plane, train, bus, car or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to West Lafayette by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane PDX - LAF
    11h 45m
    $164–754

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    2d 1h
    $253–809

  3. Drive 2,183.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to West Lafayettecar car 2,183.6 mi
    35h 13m
    $399–576

  4. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PDX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    7h 54m
    $220–938

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    10h 10m
    $179–659

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $215–918

Portland to West Lafayette by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily.

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