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How to get fromLafayette to Springfieldby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette to Springfield by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LAF - SGF
    5h 42m
    $82–381

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 58m
    $89–184

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 20m
    $153–334

  4. Drive 468.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Springfieldcar car 468.6 mi
    8h 31m
    $86–124

  5. 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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    5h 24m
    $127–421

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane IND - SGF
    6h 51m
    $116–513

Lafayette to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) twice daily.

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