There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
4h 35m$33–50Drive 91.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to West Lafayettecar 91.5 mi
1h 41m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 37m$136–218Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 36m$62–97Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
5h 55m$38–57
Champaign to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Champaign and West Lafayette is 184 miles. The road distance is 92 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Champaign to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Champaign to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Lafayette Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 3:18 AM in Champaign and 4:18 AM in West Lafayette.
Champaign to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to West Lafayette is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Champaign to West Lafayette.
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