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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MSP - LAF
    5h 30m
    $68–393

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    11h 45m
    $84–160

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    12h 56m
    $167–352

  4. Drive 527.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to West Lafayettecar car 527.3 mi
    8h 51m
    $97–139

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSP - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    5h 9m
    $530–1,142

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $97–450

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 50m
    $259–537

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 38m
    $109–203

Minneapolis to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

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