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

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

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane IND - MSP
    4h 41m
    $517–1,135

  2. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAF - MSP
    5h 54m
    $73–413

  3. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 7m
    $144–216

  4. 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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    12h 45m
    $170–351

  5. Drive 529.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Minneapoliscar car 529.2 mi
    8h 51m
    $97–140

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

    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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    5h 28m
    $278–523

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    7h 14m
    $120–569

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    15h 19m
    $96–189

Lafayette to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Minneapolis Bus Station via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison in around 12h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 12h 45m.

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