What is the cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between West Lafayette and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between West Lafayette and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from West Lafayette to Springfield?

The distance between West Lafayette and Springfield is 308 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.

How do I travel from West Lafayette to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 19m and costs $75 - $170.

How long does it take to get from West Lafayette to Springfield?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from West Lafayette to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Springfield bus from?

West Lafayette to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Springfield train from?

West Lafayette to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from West Lafayette to Springfield?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Springfield is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the West Lafayette to Springfield bus arrive?

West Lafayette to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between West Lafayette and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 4:20 PM in West Lafayette and 3:20 PM in Springfield.

Where does the West Lafayette to Springfield train arrive?

West Lafayette to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from West Lafayette to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Springfield is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from West Lafayette to Springfield.

How do I get a train ticket from West Lafayette to Springfield?

Book your West Lafayette to Springfield train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from West Lafayette to Springfield?

Book your West Lafayette to Springfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 62+ hotels available in Springfield.

West Lafayette to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 19m
$79–166
Drive 177.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Lafayette to Springfieldcar 177.4 mi
3h 5m
$33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
6h 55m
$42–82
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
4h 22m
$105–358
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 19m
$99–209
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 20m
$54–96

West Lafayette to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

38Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest 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 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 19m.

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