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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Bloomington–Normalby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to Bloomington–Normal by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 22m
    $48–105

  2. Drive  114.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Bloomington–Normalcar car 114.7 mi
    2h 52m
    $21–31

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 22m
    $62–144

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    5h 40m
    $36–61

  5. Bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    5h 45m
    $101–131

West Lafayette to Bloomington–Normal by bus, foot, and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normal via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 40m.

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