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How to get fromNormal to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane BMI - LFT
    6h 37m
    $107–464

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lafayettebus bus
    21h 45m
    $173–295

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    23h 11m
    $313–665

  4. Drive 851 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Lafayettecar car 851 mi
    14h 52m
    $156–225

  5. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane BMI - LCH
    2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    9h 55m
    $147–514

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    24h 20m
    $180–361

Normal to Lafayette by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration21h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 740.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Lafayette via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Memphis Bus Station in around 21h 45m.

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