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How to get fromSpringfield to Lafayetteby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Lafayette by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h
    $46–103

  2. Drive 176.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Lafayettecar car 176.6 mi
    3h 10m
    $33–47

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 15m
    $95–202

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    11h 16m
    $99–153

Springfield to Lafayette by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 15m.

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