Getting to Lafayette by Plane
The Indianapolis International Airport is just 1.5 hours southeast of Lafayette-West Lafayette and is served by most national airlines as well as by a few regional carriers. Driving directions (including instructions on accessing the new terminals) are available on their website.
- Search For and Book Plane Tickets
Don’t forget to use IND for the airport code if you want to fly into or out of the Indianapolis Airport
If you’d prefer to not drive yourself to the airport, there are limo services that shuttle travelers between various Greater Lafayette locations and the airport.
- Lafayette Limo
Transportation from Purdue/Lafayette to Indianapolis International Airport and back, daily
To, From and Around Greater Lafayette by Automobile or Bus
- Car Rentals: Online Reservations: Reserve rental vehicles in Greater Lafayette or Indianapolis
- Taxi Companies
- CityBus Route Map & Schedules [ click on the route to pull up the schedule for that route ]
CityBus is free to Purdue students (with Student ID), Purdue Staff and Faculty (with ID), and grade school children (grades K-12 with student ID or CityBus ID)
- Hoosier Bus (www.HoosierBus.com)
Toll-Free Phone: 866-723-RIDE
Hoosier Bus provides luxury transportation to and from the Chicago area and Indiana University to West Lafayette for students and visitors. Travel schedules are tailored for Purdue students and visitors, and direct routes and comfortable seating provide a quick and comfortable trip. Please visit their website at HoosierBus.com for more information.
Amtrak Train Service
Amtrak service to/from Lafayette, Indiana (LAF)
Trains Serving the LAF Station: Cardinal/Hoosier State (Download the train schedule in PDF format)
Station Location:
Riehle Plaza / Big Four Depot
200 North 2nd Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
This unstaffed station located in the heart of Downtown Lafayette features free short and long-term parking, vending machines, an enclosed waiting area and restrooms. Transportation to and from the depot is available from CityBus, local taxi companies and a number of transit services.
For more information…
For more information, reservations, or help planning your route, please visit the official Amtrak Site.
