To get from Purdue University Airport to Lafayette, first note that the airport is in West Lafayette, Indiana, then arrange your onward ride before you travel. The Amelia Earhart Terminal is at 1515 Aviation Drive; confirm public transportation and pickup details with the airport or your chosen provider.
- Airport: Purdue University Airport (LAF), in West Lafayette, Indiana.
- Terminal: Amelia Earhart Terminal, 1515 Aviation Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907.
- From Economy Inn - Lafayette: about 20 minutes by car or 103 minutes on foot.
- Airport history: Opened in 1930 as the country’s first university-owned airport.
Where is Purdue University Airport?
Purdue University Airport is in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Amelia Earhart Terminal’s street address is 1515 Aviation Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907. The airport is less than 1 mile from Purdue University’s campus.
The airport opened in 1930 as the first university-owned airport in the country. West Lafayette is near Interstate 65, about one hour north of Indianapolis and two hours south of Chicago.
How do you get from Purdue University Airport to Lafayette?
Arrange a car or pickup for the trip into Lafayette, and confirm the meeting point directly with the provider. Airport parking and transportation are available.
The Greater Lafayette tourism board lists taxis, rideshare services, and local car rentals in the area. Contact a provider before relying on an airport pickup, as airport service and vehicle availability are not confirmed. Scheduled shuttles serve Lafayette, West Lafayette, and Purdue University from Indianapolis International Airport; that does not confirm shuttle service from Purdue University Airport.
If you are staying at a motel in Lafayette, the drive from Purdue University Airport to Economy Inn is about 20 minutes; walking takes about 103 minutes. These are the hotel-to-airport travel times, not turn-by-turn directions.
Confirm airport services and pickup arrangements
Confirm your terminal access and pickup plan with the airport and your transportation provider before setting out. The terminal is staffed around flights: for departures, staffing runs from 2 hours before until 30 minutes after flights; for arrivals, from 1 hour before until 30 minutes after flights.
The FAA gives the airport’s administrative office hours as 0700L–1500L Monday through Friday and control tower hours as 0700L–2100L. These schedules do not establish general public terminal hours, so check the official site before you go.
Plan the final drive to your stay
The terminal is in West Lafayette, not at a Lafayette motel-area destination. Exact driving directions depend on your lodging address, so enter that address when arranging a ride or rental car rather than assuming the terminal address is your final destination.
For another arrival option, the Lafayette Amtrak Station arrival guide covers getting around after a train.
Use your lodging address as the destination when arranging your ride; the terminal address is not your final destination.
If you plan to spend time in the city centre, this downtown Lafayette neighborhood guide can help you get oriented.
FAQs
Is Purdue University Airport in Lafayette?
It is in West Lafayette, Indiana, and serves the Lafayette area.
What is the airport terminal address?
The Amelia Earhart Terminal is at 1515 Aviation Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907.
Can you get a taxi or rideshare at the airport?
Taxis and rideshare services are available in the Greater Lafayette area, but airport service and pickup locations are not confirmed. Contact a provider to arrange the details.
Does a shuttle serve Purdue University Airport?
Scheduled shuttle providers serve Lafayette, West Lafayette, and Purdue University from Indianapolis International Airport. That does not establish shuttle service from Purdue University Airport.