There are 7 ways to get from Appleton to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, 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.
Fly Appleton International Airport to Purdue University Airport
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ATW - LAF
3h 47m$60–338Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
7h 45m$47–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 5m$65–143Drive 309.2 mi
- Drive from Appleton to West Lafayettecar 309.2 mi
5h 35m$57–82Fly Green Bay to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane GRB - LAF
5h 19m$82–363Fly Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ATW - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
6h 5m$75–308Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100
7h 57m$47–73
Appleton to West Lafayette by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to West Lafayette is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to West Lafayette is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $60 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Appleton Transit Center and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Appleton and West Lafayette is 286 miles. The road distance is 311 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Appleton to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Appleton to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Appleton Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Appleton to West Lafayette is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $60 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 45m.
Appleton to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Appleton. It is currently 5:19 PM in Appleton and 6:19 PM in West Lafayette.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Green Bay to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Appleton to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to West Lafayette is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Appleton to West Lafayette.
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