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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Normalby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 18m
    $89–154

  2. Drive  115.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Normalcar car 115.2 mi
    2h 52m
    $19–28

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 22m
    $131–212

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 22m
    $84–142

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    5h 45m
    $101–131

West Lafayette to Normal by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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 Purdue Memorial Union to Watterson Commons via Multi-Modal Facility in around 5h 45m.

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