There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Lafayette Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 20m$44–121Drive 116 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Lafayette Stationcar 116 mi
2h 54m$22–31Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
7h 34m$69–143Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
9h 14m$54–92
Normal to Lafayette Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Lafayette Station is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Lafayette Station is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Lafayette Station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Lafayette Station station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Normal and Lafayette Station is 246 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Lafayette Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Normal to Lafayette Station, including transfers.
Normal to Lafayette Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington station.
Normal to Lafayette Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Lafayette Station is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Champaign, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Lafayette Station, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington to Lafayette Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago, and Lafayette Bus Stop in around 7h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–55
- 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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Lafayette Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Normal to Lafayette Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Lafayette Station is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Normal to Lafayette Station.
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