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

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There are 9 ways to get from West Lafayette to Minneapolis by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane IND - MSP
    4h 48m
    $517–1,135

  2. Fly from Purdue University Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAF - MSP
    5h 47m
    $73–413

  3. 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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 30m
    $151–308

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    12h 3m
    $136–199

  5. Drive 528.3 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Minneapoliscar car 528.3 mi
    8h 50m
    $97–140

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

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    5h 28m
    $278–523

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    6h 11m
    $99–525

  8. 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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    12h 45m
    $171–352

  9. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from State Street Bus Stop, Lafayette IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2shuttle bus Laffayette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    16h 3m
    $103–213

West Lafayette to Minneapolis by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 578.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to 7th St & Park Station via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Madison, WI-Lake St., Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, and American & Thunderbird Station in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily.

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