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

The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Lafayette is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Lafayette is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Milwaukee and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Milwaukee to Lafayette?

The distance between Milwaukee and Lafayette is 211 miles. The road distance is 210.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Milwaukee to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to Lafayette bus from?

Milwaukee to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to Lafayette train from?

Milwaukee to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.

Train, bus or fly from Milwaukee to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Lafayette is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $410 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Milwaukee to Lafayette bus arrive?

Milwaukee to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Lafayette?

Lafayette is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 10:39 AM in Milwaukee and 11:39 AM in Lafayette.

Where does the Milwaukee to Lafayette train arrive?

Milwaukee to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Milwaukee to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Lafayette is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Milwaukee to Lafayette.

How do I get a train ticket from Milwaukee to Lafayette?

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

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Where can I stay near Lafayette?

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 19m
$36–70
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 30m
$62–136
Drive 209.6 mi
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Lafayettecar 209.6 mi
3h 51m
$39–56
Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Purdue University Airport
1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane MKE - LAF
5h 5m
$58–403
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
4h 28m
$74–302
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle
5h 44m
$472–1,176
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle
6h 8m
$111–589
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle Laffayette
6h 11m
$68–101

Milwaukee to Lafayette by bus and foot

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5h 19mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.7 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 30m.

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