There are 4 ways to get from Normal to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus StopGreyhound US0120S / ...
5h 50m$58–126Drive 115.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to West Lafayette115.3 mi
2h 52m$21–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
6h 20m$48–288Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2Peoria line
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
7h 55m$101–116
Normal to West Lafayette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Bloomington/Normal and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette is 236 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Normal to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Normal to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Bloomington/Normal station.
Normal to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $290 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington/Normal to Lafayette Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 20m.
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
- $18–220
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $55–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 4:26 AM in Normal and 5:26 AM in West Lafayette.
Normal to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to West Lafayette is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Normal to West Lafayette.
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