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Hands-on science museum on Purdue’s campus with interactive exhibits and a public observatory. A strong family-friendly stop for curious visitors.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Indianapolis International Airport to West Lafayette, IN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Indianapolis International Airport to West Lafayette, IN will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Thu, Nov 05, we found 1 buses from Indianapolis International Airport to West Lafayette, IN, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Indianapolis International Airport to West Lafayette, IN run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 14:25, the last at 14:25. The fastest bus covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 2:25 PM |
Last bus 2:25 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Indianapolis International Airport to West Lafayette, IN.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Indianapolis International Airport to West Lafayette, IN buses for today, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 10:40 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h35 | 12:15 PM West Lafayette, IN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h20 | 11:05 PM West Lafayette, IN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Hands-on science museum on Purdue’s campus with interactive exhibits and a public observatory. A strong family-friendly stop for curious visitors.
Student-run galleries presenting rotating contemporary art and design exhibitions in Purdue’s Yue-Kong Pao Hall. Good for a short cultural visit.
A specialized gallery showcasing Purdue artifacts, athletic history, and university heritage inside a central campus visitor destination.
Popular Purdue gathering place lined with trees and major academic buildings. Ideal for a first walk through the heart of campus.
Broad grassy hillside used for concerts, relaxing, and campus views. A local favorite for sunsets and open-air events.
Scenic riverfront park and trail area with walking paths, open lawns, and views back toward Purdue and the downtown bridges.
Indiana sugar cream pie is the state’s classic Hoosier dessert, a simple custard pie with cream, sugar and cinnamon, long tied to farm kitchens and church suppers.
A breaded pork tenderloin sandwich is an Indiana staple: a pounded pork cutlet, fried crisp and served on a bun, famous across small-town diners and pubs.
Persimmon pudding is a traditional southern Indiana dessert made with native persimmon pulp, spices and sugar, often served warm with cream.
Popular brewery and gastropub known for house beers, burgers and pub fare in a lively, casual setting near Purdue.
Long-running steak and seafood restaurant with a classic supper-club feel, known for prime rib and a traditional dining room.
Refined campus-area restaurant serving contemporary American dishes, cocktails and brunch in a polished but relaxed space.
Moderate for a US college town; hotels spike on game days, dining is reasonable, and local transit is low cost or free on some routes.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or coffee is appreciated at cafes.
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