Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette is a city located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 74 miles (119 km) northwest of Indianapolis. Population in 1900, 18,116; in 1910, 20,081; in 1920, 22,486; and in 1940, 28,798 people. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,397. The city is the county seat of Tippecanoe County{{GR|6}}. West Lafayette, just across the Wabash River, is home to Purdue University, which has a large impact on both communities.

Transportation

Airports

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• Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette

Highways

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• Interstate Highway 65 to Gary, Indiana (near Chicago) and Indianapolis
• U.S. Highway 52 to Joliet, Illinois (also near Chicago) and Indianapolis
• U.S. Highway 231
• Indiana State Road 26

Railroads

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• Amtrak passenger rail service
• Norfolk Southern and CSX freight rail service

Bus Service

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• CityBus local bus service by the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation
• Greyhound intercity bus service