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How to get fromCharleston to West Lafayetteby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 32m
    $77–148

  2. Drive 121.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to West Lafayettecar car 121.1 mi
    2h 41m
    $23–32

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 44m
    $117–238

  4. Train, bus via Lafayette Bus Stop

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 47m
    $72–121

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 33m
    $127–254

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 238.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Mattoon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lafayette Bus Stop via Phillips Gas Station - Arcola, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 33m.

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