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How to get fromAppleton to Lafayetteby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Lafayette by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 40m
    $178–265

  2. Drive  310.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Lafayettecar car 310.3 mi
    5h 35m
    $57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 30m
    $87–133

  4. Fly from Appleton International Airport

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ATW - LAF
    5h 33m
    $60–338

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    10h 22m
    $119–167

  6. Taxi to Green Bay, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane GRB - LAF
    4h 52m
    $145–438

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Prospect and Walnut to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day.

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