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Minneapolis Institute of Art
Major fine arts museum with a globally significant collection spanning ancient to contemporary works. A top cultural stop in the city.
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
11 h 35 m
Average duration
11 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
728 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lafayette, IN to Minneapolis, MN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lafayette, IN to Minneapolis, MN will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 1 buses that leave Lafayette, IN for Minneapolis, MN on Sat, Jun 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 728 km distance in an average of 11 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 11 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lafayette, IN to Minneapolis, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, and a flight costs an average of $194.
Distance: 452 miles (728 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$140 Average price Cheapest | $400 Average price | $264 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 25m Average total duration 15h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lafayette, IN to Minneapolis, MN:
A bus is $124 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lafayette, IN to Minneapolis, MN costing on average $264 (€216).
A bus is $260 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lafayette, IN to Minneapolis, MN costing on average $400 (€327).
Other travel options to Minneapolis, MN take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
Train takes on average 15h 55m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator Amtrak Thruway | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator Amtrak Thruway | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Lafayette, IN to Minneapolis, MN buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:30 AM Lafayette, IN | 12h45 | 11:15 PM Minneapolis, MN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lafayette, IN to Minneapolis, MN run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $84 (€69) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 452 miles (728 km) distance in 11h 35m.
Distance 452 miles (728 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€69) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 35m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Major fine arts museum with a globally significant collection spanning ancient to contemporary works. A top cultural stop in the city.
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