What is the cheapest way to get from Dearborn to West Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from Dearborn to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dearborn to West Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from Dearborn to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Dearborn and West Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Dearborn to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Bingham and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Detroit, MI and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dearborn and West Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Dearborn to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Dearborn to West Lafayette?

The distance between Dearborn and West Lafayette is 318 miles. The road distance is 268.1 miles.

How do I travel from Dearborn to West Lafayette without a car?

The best way to get from Dearborn to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs $35 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Dearborn to West Lafayette?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Dearborn to West Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dearborn to West Lafayette bus from?

Dearborn to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit, MI station.

Where do I catch the Dearborn to West Lafayette train from?

Dearborn to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.

Train or bus from Dearborn to West Lafayette?

The best way to get from Dearborn to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Dearborn to West Lafayette bus arrive?

Dearborn to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN station.

Where does the Dearborn to West Lafayette train arrive?

Dearborn to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Dearborn to West Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Dearborn to West Lafayette is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Dearborn to West Lafayette.

Where can I stay near West Lafayette?

There are 50+ hotels available in West Lafayette.

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

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Fly to Indianapolis, bus
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus
5h 10m
$105–532
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
9h 20m
$38–90
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
9h 59m
$122–262
Drive 266.5 mi
1. Drive from Dearborn to West Lafayettecar 266.5 mi
4h 55m
$49–71
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
6h 55m
$173–697
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 46m
$172–550
Bus via Detroit Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
9h 35m
$52–106

Dearborn to West Lafayette by bus

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9h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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, MI, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 20m. 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.

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