Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories (MMRL) - Purdue University

The Purdue University Airport (LAF) offers convenient round-trip flights from West Lafayette to Chicago with connections worldwide. Visitors can also travel through Indianapolis International Airport (IND), served by most major airlines, or Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), located about 140 miles north of Lafayette-West Lafayette, approximately a three-hour drive to Purdue.

Ground transportation options make travel to and around Purdue convenient. Visitors will find several rental car agencies in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area, as well as at Indianapolis International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Ride-sharing services, taxis, and shuttle options are also available to help facilitate travel between airports, hotels, and campus.

If you are traveling through Indianapolis International Airport, there are multiple lodging options available nearby for convenience. Visitors may also choose accommodations close to Purdue’s Indianapolis campus or near the MMRL Lab at 16 Tech, providing easy access depending on your travel plans.

West Lafayette and the surrounding Lafayette area offer a wide range of lodging options, from well-known hotel chains to locally owned accommodations. Many are located near Purdue’s campus and the MMRL, making them a convenient choice for visitors attending meetings, events, or research activities.