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

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

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MSP - LAF
    5h 38m
    $68–394

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    11h 10m
    $81–154

  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
    $166–348

  4. Drive 518.1 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to West Lafayettecar car 518.1 mi
    8h 39m
    $95–137

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSP - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    5h 15m
    $530–1,142

  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 via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    16h 8m
    $111–207

Saint Paul to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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