Rome2Rio

How to get fromDearborn to West Lafayetteby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

Find Transport to West Lafayette

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    5h 9m
    $450–1,342

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus Bsb 15
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0120S / ...
    9h 30m
    $38–88

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 59m
    $102–277

  4. Drive  266.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dearborn to West Lafayettecar car 266.8 mi
    4h 55m
    $49–71

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    7h 44m
    $163–713

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 42m
    $164–552

  7. Bus via Detroit Bus Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0120S / ...
    9h 45m
    $56–88

Dearborn to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dearborn to West Lafayette.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Michigan & Bingham to Lafayette Bus Stop via Lafayette & Sixth, Detroit, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Michigan & Schaefer to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 59m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There