West Lafayette, Indiana

Private charter · ARB → LAF

Ann Arbor to West Lafayette

208 miles, about 1 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Ann Arbor to West Lafayette, door to door faster.

Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 10 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Ann Arbor Municipal Airport in Ann Arbor to Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette, 208 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
208 mi
Flight
1 hr 10 min
Driving
4½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
ARBAnn ArborLAFWest Lafayette
ARB → LAF208 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 10 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers40 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Ann Arbor

Airports in Ann Arbor

  • ARB

    Regional airport

    Ann Arbor Municipal Airport

    Ann Arbor · KARB

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    3,505 ft

  • DTW

    Major airport

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    Detroit · KDTW

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    12,003 ft

  • YIP

    Commercial airport

    Willow Run Airport

    Detroit · KYIP

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    7,543 ft

  • KOZW

    Regional airport

    Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport

    Howell

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • KTTF

    Regional airport

    Custer Airport

    Monroe

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    4,997 ft

  • KY47

    Regional airport

    Oakland Southwest Airport

    New Hudson

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,128 ft

Arriving West Lafayette

Airports in West Lafayette

  • LAF

    Commercial airport

    Purdue University Airport

    West Lafayette · KLAF

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • KMCX

    Regional airport

    White County Airport

    Monticello

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KFKR

    Regional airport

    Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport

    Frankfort

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in West Lafayette

West Lafayette is home to Purdue University, one of the country’s leading engineering and agricultural schools, and the alma mater of Neil Armstrong and more than two dozen other astronauts, earning it the nickname Cradle of Astronauts. Amelia Earhart served on the faculty in the 1930s, and Purdue was the first university in the country to have its own airport. Across the Wabash River, Lafayette is home to Subaru of Indiana Automotive, the brand’s only manufacturing plant in the United States, along with Caterpillar and other manufacturers.

  1. 01

    Purdue University Campus

    The campus features Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, the Purdue Memorial Union and a statue of the astronaut, with tours that highlight the university’s aerospace history.

  2. 02

    Ross-Ade Stadium and Mackey Arena

    Purdue’s football and basketball venues draw passionate Boilermaker fans, with Mackey Arena known as one of the loudest buildings in college basketball.

  3. 03

    Tippecanoe Battlefield

    North of the city, the site of the 1811 battle between William Henry Harrison’s forces and Native American warriors includes a monument and museum.

  4. 04

    Prophetstown State Park

    This park features restored prairie, a recreated 1920s farm and trails near the site of the Native American village founded by Tenskwatawa, the Prophet.

  5. 05

    Wolf Park

    In nearby Battle Ground, this nonprofit research and education center lets visitors observe wolves, with special events and evening howl nights.

  6. 06

    Fort Ouiatenon

    Southwest of West Lafayette, a replica of the 18th-century French trading post hosts the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, a historical reenactment held each fall.

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Questions

Ann Arbor to West Lafayette flights

How long is a private flight from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette?

About 1 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 208 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette use?

You can depart from Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), or Willow Run Airport (YIP) and arrive at Purdue University Airport (LAF), White County Airport (KMCX), or Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Ann Arbor and West Lafayette?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from West Lafayette back to Ann Arbor are priced the same way.

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West Lafayette to Ann Arbor

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