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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Madisonby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from West Lafayette to Madison by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to TA Travel Center - Seymourbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from TA Travel Center - Seymour to Madisontaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $142–270

  2. Drive 154.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Madisoncar car 154.9 mi
    3h 8m
    $29–41

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to TA Travel Center - Seymourbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from TA Travel Center - Seymour to Madisontaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $156–301

  4. Bus, taxi via Indianapolis Airport (IND)

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to TA Travel Center - Seymourbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from TA Travel Center - Seymour to Madisontaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $163–290

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 181.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from West Lafayette to Madison. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, walk to Ctc-R, take the line 37 bus to Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd, walk to Indianapolis, take the bus to TA Travel Center - Seymour, then take the taxi to Madison. Alternatively, you can drive from West Lafayette to Madison in around 3h 8m.

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