There are 4 ways to get from Normal to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
5h 35m$41–96Drive 117 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Lafayettecar 117 mi
2h 57m$22–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 20m$76–162Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
7h 31m$75–120
Normal to Lafayette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Lafayette is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Normal and Lafayette is 236 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Normal to Lafayette, including transfers.
Normal to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Normal to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Lafayette is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Lafayette is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 7:53 PM in Normal and 8:53 PM in Lafayette.
Normal to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Lafayette is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Normal to Lafayette.
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