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How to get fromRolla to West Lafayetteby shuttle, bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Rolla to West Lafayette by shuttle, bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 3m
    $188–228

  2. Drive  358.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rolla to West Lafayettecar car 358.5 mi
    6h 41m
    $66–95

  3. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 39m
    $352–496

  4. Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Drive from Rolla to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane COU - LAF
    6h 43m
    $71–372

  5. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Rolla to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 25m
    $427–628

  6. Shuttle, bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 30m
    $198–248

  7. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rolla, MO to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane STL - LAF
    7h 31m
    $195–524

  8. Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Drive from Rolla to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 49m
    $81–332

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 3m

What companies run services between Rolla, MO, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rolla to West Lafayette. However, you can take the shuttle to St Louis International Airport, walk to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, take the train to CIVIC CENTER station, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to Lafayette Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Rolla, MO to Lafayette Amtrak Station via St Louis International Airport, LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 39m.

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