There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ATW - LAF
4h 16m$59–323Drive 309.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Appleton to West Lafayettecar 309.2 mi
5h 35m$57–82Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100
7h 57m$58–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 53m$66–168Fly from Green Bay
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane GRB - LAF
5h 34m$78–344Bus
- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
8h 10m$59–80
Appleton to West Lafayette by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to West Lafayette is to bus via Chicago which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to West Lafayette is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $55 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Appleton Transit Center and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Appleton and West Lafayette is 286 miles. The road distance is 311 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to West Lafayette without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 7h 57m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Appleton to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Appleton to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Appleton Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Appleton to West Lafayette is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $55 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 57m.
Appleton to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Appleton. It is currently 1:19 AM in Appleton and 2:19 AM in West Lafayette.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Train Station in around 7h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Green Bay to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to West Lafayette is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Appleton to West Lafayette.
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