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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SGF - LAF
    6h 43m
    $82–380

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 50m
    $83–180

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 1m
    $154–335

  4. Drive 468.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Lafayettecar car 468.3 mi
    8h 31m
    $86–124

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SGF - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    6h 3m
    $130–604

Springfield to Lafayette by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Lafayette Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 11h 50m.

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