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How to get fromSaint Paul to Lafayetteby plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSP - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    4h 46m
    $516–1,138

  2. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MSP - LAF
    5h 44m
    $68–404

  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
    11h 33m
    $164–348

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    11h 34m
    $86–164

  5. Drive 519.2 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Lafayettecar car 519.2 mi
    8h 40m
    $95–137

  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 49m
    $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 58m
    $259–538

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    16h 1m
    $115–212

Saint Paul to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 578.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 34m.

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