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How to get fromMilwaukee to West Lafayetteby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511
    4h 50m
    $30–50

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 30m
    $53–144

  3. Drive  208.5 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to West Lafayettecar car 208.5 mi
    3h 51m
    $39–55

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MKE - LAF
    5h 38m
    $58–403

  5. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    4h 22m
    $69–282

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKE - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 15m
    $633–1,013

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    6h 18m
    $446–981

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    6h 30m
    $69–102

Milwaukee to West Lafayette by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Lafayette Bus Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 30m.

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