There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to Normal by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 37m$46–113Drive 115.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Lafayette to Normalcar 115.2 mi
2h 52m$21–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 22m$63–146Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
5h 40m$37–75Bus via Des Plaines
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
5h 45m$101–131
West Lafayette to Normal by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Normal is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Normal. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Normal is 247 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Normal without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 37m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from West Lafayette to Normal, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
West Lafayette to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Normal is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- 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 Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
West Lafayette to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Normal is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 1:09 AM in West Lafayette and 12:09 AM in Normal.
West Lafayette to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Normal is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from West Lafayette to Normal.
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