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How to get fromColumbus to Lafayetteby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Lafayette by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 59m
    $81–177

  2. Drive 261.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Lafayettecar car 261.8 mi
    5h 27m
    $48–69

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    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
    7h 24m
    $56–112

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MSN - LAF
    4h 38m
    $132–491

  5. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    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
    8h 6m
    $88–144

Columbus to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 59m.

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