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GYY to LAF: distance & flight time
Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport) → Lafayette (Purdue University Airport)
87 mi
140 km · 75 nm
42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
87 miles nonstop takes roughly 42m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, United States
- LAF — Purdue University Airport · Lafayette, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Near LAF
- DNV · Vermilion Regional Airport38 mi away
- RNZ · Jasper County Airport39 mi away
- GUS · Grissom Air Reserve Base44 mi away
- OKK · Kokomo Municipal Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GYY from LAF?
The flight distance from Gary (GYY) to Lafayette (LAF) is 87 miles (140 km, 75 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYY to LAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GYY to LAF?
Nonstop service on GYY–LAF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 42m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Gary and Lafayette?
Lafayette is 1 hour ahead of Gary.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYY to LAF?
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Why are some GYY to LAF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GYY–LAF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.