There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington to Indianapolisbus Btw 1402
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 30m$58–85Drive 114.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayettecar 114.8 mi
2h 52m$21–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 20m$75–161Bus via Schaumburg
- Take the bus from Watterson Commons to Woodfield Mallbus 1-Northbound / ...
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Lily Hallbus 1-Southbound
8h 25m$81–120
Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Bloomington–Normal and West Lafayette is 236 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bloomington station.
Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington to Lafayette Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bloomington to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from Watterson Commons to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Lily Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Watterson Commons to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Bloomington–Normal to West Lafayette.
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