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How to get fromLafayette to Milwaukeeby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Lafayette to Milwaukee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    4h 45m
    $93–112

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    5h 9m
    $37–70

  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 Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 53m
    $66–139

  4. Drive 209.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Milwaukeecar car 209.2 mi
    3h 53m
    $39–56

  5. Fly Purdue University Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LAF - MKE
    5h 19m
    $59–404

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    5h 3m
    $659–1,074

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MDW - MKE
    6h 38m
    $102–540

  8. 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 plane LAF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    5h 6m
    $44–249

  9. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 15m
    $449–1,161

Lafayette to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 53m.

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