What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and West Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and West Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette?

The distance between Ann Arbor and West Lafayette is 321 miles. The road distance is 257.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to West Lafayette bus from?

Ann Arbor to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to West Lafayette train from?

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

Train or bus from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Ann Arbor to West Lafayette bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

Where does the Ann Arbor to West Lafayette train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to West Lafayette is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette.

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

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ann Arbor to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
7h 35m
$48–92
Drive 256.2 mi
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1. Drive from Ann Arbor to West Lafayettecar 256.2 mi
4h 39m
$47–68
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 19m
$113–240
Bus, fly to Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus
5h 18m
$455–1,357
Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
8h 9m
$106–162
Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 55m
$177–565
Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 13m
$174–752

Ann Arbor to West Lafayette by bus

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Distance: 318.7 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Ann Arbor to Lafayette Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 19m.

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