There are 4 ways to get from Carmel to West Lafayette by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolistaxi
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
2h 4m$64–99Drive 60.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel to West Lafayettecar 60.5 mi
1h 16m$11–16Line 26 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd to Ctc-Jbus 26
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
3h 56m$29–41Line 26 bus, train
- Take the bus from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd to Ctc-Jbus 26
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 57m$42–73
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Carmel and West Lafayette is 92 miles. The road distance is 60.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel to West Lafayette without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 4m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Carmel to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Carmel to West Lafayette bus services, operated by IndyGo, depart from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd station.
Carmel to West Lafayette bus services, operated by IndyGo, arrive at Ctc-J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to West Lafayette is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Carmel to West Lafayette.
There are 45+ hotels available in West Lafayette.
What companies run services between Carmel, IN, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Lafayette Bus Stop via Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd, Ctc-J, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- IndyGo
Bus from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd to Ctc-J
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- IndyGo
- Schedules at
- IndyGo Routes
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
Bus from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd to Ctc-J
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- IndyGo
- Schedules at
- IndyGo Routes
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
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