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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Milwaukeeby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from West Lafayette to Milwaukee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    4h 25m
    $93–112

  2. Drive 208.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Milwaukeecar car 208.4 mi
    3h 52m
    $38–55

  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 Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 53m
    $66–139

  4. Fly Purdue University Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LAF - MKE
    5h 12m
    $59–394

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    4h 53m
    $46–96

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    4h 40m
    $659–1,074

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MDW - MKE
    5h 25m
    $80–497

  8. Fly Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5h 12m
    $67–307

  9. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 38m
    $473–1,429

  10. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from State Street Bus Stop, Lafayette IN to Multi-Modal Facilityshuttle bus Laffayette
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    6h 1m
    $69–100

West Lafayette to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 53m.

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