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

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

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  1. Bus via Chicago

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 4m
    $55–98

  2. Drive 175.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to West Lafayettecar car 175.9 mi
    3h 8m
    $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
    $95–201

  4. Bus

    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 Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 5m
    $42–81

Springfield to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar38Weekly Buses
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 15m.

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