West Lafayette, Indiana

Private charter · SBN → LAF

South Bend to West Lafayette

95 miles, about 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

South Bend to West Lafayette, door to door faster.

Trade about 2½ hours on the road for about 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from South Bend International Airport in South Bend to Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette, 95 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
95 mi
Flight
35 min
Driving
2½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SBNSouth BendLAFWest Lafayette
SBN → LAF95 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers35 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 min

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

Departing South Bend

Airports in South Bend

  • SBN

    Commercial airport

    South Bend International Airport

    South Bend · KSBN

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    8,412 ft

  • MGC

    Commercial airport

    Michigan City Municipal Airport

    Michigan City · KMGC

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    4,099 ft

  • NLE

    Regional airport

    Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport

    Niles

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    4,100 ft

  • EKI

    Regional airport

    Elkhart Municipal Airport

    Elkhart · KEKM

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    6,500 ft

  • PLY

    Regional airport

    Plymouth Municipal Airport

    Plymouth

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,400 ft

  • LPO

    Regional airport

    La Porte Municipal Airport

    La Porte · KPPO

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 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

South Bend to West Lafayette flights

How long is a private flight from South Bend to West Lafayette?

About 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 95 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2½ hours.

Which airports do flights from South Bend to West Lafayette use?

You can depart from South Bend International Airport (SBN), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC), or Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) 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 South Bend 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 South Bend and West Lafayette?

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

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