There are 5 ways to get from Sioux City to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
best- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane SUX - LAF
6h 19m$87–386Bus
- Take the bus from Sioux City to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
15h 35m$121–220Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sioux City to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
20h 12m$246–460Drive 587.4 mi
- Drive from Sioux City to West Lafayettecar 587.4 mi
10h 49m$108–155Bus to Sioux Falls, fly
- Take the bus from Sioux City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane FSD - LAF
9h 18m$111–422
Sioux City to West Lafayette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sioux City to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Sioux City to West Lafayette is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $85 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Sioux City to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Sioux City and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Omaha, NE and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Sioux City and West Lafayette is 521 miles. The road distance is 590.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sioux City to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 15h 35m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Sioux City to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Sioux City to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Sioux City station.
The best way to get from Sioux City to West Lafayette is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 15h 35m.
Sioux City to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Omaha station.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Sioux City. It is currently 4:14 AM in Sioux City and 5:14 AM in West Lafayette.
What companies run services between Sioux City, IA, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
United Airlines flies from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sioux City to Lafayette Bus Stop via Omaha, NE and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Sioux Falls to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Sioux Falls to Purdue University Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Sioux City to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Sioux City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sioux City to West Lafayette is 591 miles. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Sioux City to West Lafayette.
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