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Flight Information

The Purdue University Airport (LAF) is partnering with United Express to bring 11 round-trip flights weekly from Greater Lafayette to Chicago, providing your new local gateway to the world.

Book Your Flight Today

Currently SkyWest operates United flights out of the Purdue University Airport on the following schedule:  

  • One flight daily on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departing early morning 
  • Two flights daily on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday departing early morning and mid-afternoon

United arrivals, operated by SkyWest, from O’Hare International Airport to the Purdue University Airport are scheduled as follows:

  • One flight daily on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday arriving late morning
  • Two flights daily on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday arriving late morning and mid-afternoon

Visit United’s website to book your flight and for more information on schedules, airfare and baggage.

Booking a Flight from LAF for Purdue Business Travel

Faculty and staff who will be traveling through the Purdue University Airport for Purdue business should book through Concur or AAA Corporate Travel. A quick reference guide is available to assist with booking.

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Cost Savings

Flying through the Purdue University Airport instead of other airports in the region leads to significant savings in cost and time:

  • Lower mileage
  • Reduced travel time
  • Cheaper parking
  • Avoiding road tolls
  • Less time spent in the airport
  • Shorter lines

Available Promotions

United Express

MileagePlus® is United’s loyalty program. It is free to join,
plus the miles you earn will never expire. Join Mileage Plus here.

Up to 10% savings on personal travel or earn bonus miles on business flights.

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Parking and Transportation

Flying local means major savings on parking and transportation, with lower parking rates than other airports in the region.

United Express

SkyWest Airlines operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, carrying over 42 million passengers in 2024. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, the fleet of nearly 500 aircraft connects passengers to 255 destinations throughout North America.