There are 4 ways to get from Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Lafayette Bus StopFlixBus 2514
5h 20m$24–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
5h 54m$25–95Drive 172.3 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette172.3 mi
3h$32–46Fly
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)CVG - LAF
6h 23m$75–485
Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Vine St & Clifton Ave and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Cincinnati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cincinnati Union Terminal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Cincinnati Union Terminal and West Lafayette is 178 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $23 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cincinnati Union Terminal station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $23 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $95 and takes 5h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $490 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Cincinnati Union Terminal, OH, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Lafayette Bus Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $25–95 and the journey takes 5h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Covington to Purdue University Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27–55
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $25–95
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–170
- Business Class
- $55–240
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $22–90
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More Questions & Answers
Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Cincinnati Union Terminal to West Lafayette.
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