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How to get fromElmhurst to West Lafayetteby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Elmhurst to West Lafayette by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    3h 46m
    $25–43

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    4h 45m
    $42–88

  3. Drive 132.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elmhurst to West Lafayettecar car 132.2 mi
    2h 27m
    $25–35

  4. Line 309 bus, line 330 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    3h 37m
    $41–271

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus Ord
    6h 14m
    $59–75

Elmhurst to West Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Purdue Memorial Union 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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