West Lafayette, Indiana

Private charter · PIA → LAF

Peoria to West Lafayette

146 miles, about 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Peoria to West Lafayette, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport in Peoria to Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette, 146 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
146 mi
Flight
50 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
PIAPeoriaLAFWest Lafayette
PIA → LAF146 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers50 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min

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

Departing Peoria

Airports in Peoria

  • PIA

    Commercial airport

    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport

    Peoria · KPIA

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    10,104 ft

  • KCTK

    Regional airport

    Ingersoll Airport

    Canton

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,899 ft

  • K3MY

    Regional airport

    Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport

    Peoria

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    4,001 ft

  • KC15

    Regional airport

    Pekin Municipal Airport

    Pekin

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • KC75

    Regional airport

    Marshall County Airport

    Lacon

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    4,003 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

Peoria to West Lafayette flights

How long is a private flight from Peoria to West Lafayette?

About 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 146 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Peoria to West Lafayette use?

You can depart from General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA), Ingersoll Airport (KCTK), or Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport (K3MY) 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 Peoria 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 Peoria and West Lafayette?

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

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