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How to get fromPalatine to West Lafayetteby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palatine to West Lafayette by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    4h 23m
    $26–44

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 3m
    $43–89

  3. Drive 146.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to West Lafayettecar car 146.6 mi
    2h 49m
    $27–39

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    3h 38m
    $42–271

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus Ord
    5h 56m
    $60–77

Palatine to West Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Palatine to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, Reindeer Shuttle operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Purdue Memorial Union 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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