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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Springfieldby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Springfield by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, 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 Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 19m
    $63–140

  2. Drive  177.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Springfieldcar car 177.4 mi
    3h 5m
    $33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h
    $40–65

  4. Bus, 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    4h 41m
    $105–348

  5. 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 Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 19m
    $75–180

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 20m
    $48–80

West Lafayette to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 19m.

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