What is the cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Normal is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Normal?

The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between West Lafayette and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Normal. However, there are services departing from Purdue Memorial Union and arriving at Watterson Commons via Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between West Lafayette and Normal?

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.

How far is it from West Lafayette to Normal?

The distance between West Lafayette and Normal is 272 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.

How do I travel from West Lafayette to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $100 - $140.

How long does it take to get from West Lafayette to Normal?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from West Lafayette to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Normal bus from?

West Lafayette to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Normal train from?

West Lafayette to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from West Lafayette to Normal?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Normal is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the West Lafayette to Normal bus arrive?

West Lafayette to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Train Station.

What is the time difference between West Lafayette and Normal?

Normal is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 2:20 PM in West Lafayette and 1:20 PM in Normal.

Where does the West Lafayette to Normal train arrive?

West Lafayette to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from West Lafayette to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Normal is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from West Lafayette to Normal.

How do I get a train ticket from West Lafayette to Normal?

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How do I get a bus ticket from West Lafayette to Normal?

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Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

West Lafayette to Normal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to Normal by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
5h 45m
$101–131
Drive 115.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Lafayette to Normalcar 115.2 mi
2h 52m
$21–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 22m
$54–126
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 47m
$42–103
Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Stationbus Greyhound US0100
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
8h 57m
$51–103

West Lafayette to Normal by train (Amtrak)

3Weekly Trains

6h 22mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from West Lafayette to Normal.

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Distance: 270.3 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Watterson Commons via Multi-Modal Facility in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 22m.

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