What is the cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Madison is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Madison is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to Madison. However, there are services departing from Purdue Memorial Union and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Madison?

The distance between Lafayette and Madison is 275 miles. The road distance is 269.6 miles.

How do I travel from Lafayette to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $75 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Madison?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Lafayette to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Madison bus from?

Lafayette to Madison bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Purdue Memorial Union station.

Bus or fly from Lafayette to Madison?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Madison is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $450 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Lafayette to Madison bus arrive?

Lafayette to Madison bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.

What is the time difference between Lafayette and Madison?

Madison is 1h behind Lafayette. It is currently 1:37 PM in Lafayette and 12:37 PM in Madison.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Madison is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Lafayette to Madison.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lafayette to Madison?

Book your Lafayette to Madison bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 138+ hotels available in Madison.

Lafayette to Madison - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lafayette to Madison by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
5h 47m
$79–121
Drive 268 mi
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1. Drive from Lafayette to Madisoncar 268 mi
4h 40m
$49–71
Train, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
8h 28m
$78–163
Fly Purdue University Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane LAF - MSN
5h 36m
$68–443
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
7h 14m
$50–94
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
8h 2m
$64–135
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
5h 27m
$108–473
Fly Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
6h 41m
$54–326

Lafayette to Madison by train and bus

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8h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 273.4 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) twice daily.

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