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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    best
    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
    5h 13m
    $519–1,137

  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
    6h 9m
    $75–425

  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
    $140–307

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    11h 38m
    $80–157

  5. Drive 524.6 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 524.6 mi
    8h 47m
    $96–139

  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 50m
    $280–525

  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 33m
    $95–496

  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 28m
    $159–350

  9. Bus via Madison

    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 to Minneapolisbus bus
    13h 37m
    $141–223

West Lafayette to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Bus Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 11h 38m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily.

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