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How to get fromDeKalb to West Lafayetteby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from DeKalb to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    4h 24m
    $30–60

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 37m
    $44–99

  3. Drive 173.1 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to West Lafayettecar car 173.1 mi
    3h 17m
    $32–46

  4. Line 12 bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    6h 6m
    $44–282

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    6h 7m
    $32–64

DeKalb to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 37m.

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