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How to get fromLake Forest to West Lafayetteby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to West Lafayette by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0100
    4h 30m
    $26–44

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 11m
    $43–89

  3. Drive 151.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to West Lafayettecar car 151.3 mi
    2h 49m
    $28–40

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    4h 28m
    $39–273

  5. Line 213 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    6h 14m
    $26–46

Lake Forest to West Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Lafayette Bus Stop via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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