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How to get fromLafayette to Champaignby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    4h 58m
    $41–84

  2. Drive 92.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Champaigncar car 92.1 mi
    1h 43m
    $17–25

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    6h 55m
    $79–164

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    5h 25m
    $31–77

  5. Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Courtyard Lafayette to Indianapolis Airportbus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    5h 35m
    $46–71

Lafayette to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 25m.

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