There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Gary
best- Take the bus from Elkhart to Garybus Cleveland
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
5h 50m$53–109Drive 122.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to West Lafayettecar 122.1 mi
2h 46m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 30m$99–185Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 59m$92–135
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Elkhart and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol station to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Bristol and West Lafayette is 210 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to West Lafayette without a car is to bus via Gary which takes 5h 50m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Bristol to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Bristol to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Elkhart station.
Bristol to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bristol to West Lafayette is to bus via Gary which takes 5h 50m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Bristol, IN, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Bristol to Lafayette Bus Stop via Elkhart, Gary, and Gary Bus Station in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bristol to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Elkhart Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Elkhart to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary station.
Bristol to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to West Lafayette is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Bristol to West Lafayette.
There are 45+ hotels available in West Lafayette.