There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus
3h 31m$449–1,326Drive 257.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayettecar 257.6 mi
4h 45m$47–68Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
10h 4m$110–167Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 20m$117–262Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to West Lafayette257.6 mi
4h 45mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
10h 32m$51–101
Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette is to fly and bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $440 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Dearborn and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) 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 10h 20m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and West Lafayette is 302 miles. The road distance is 259.1 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 10h 4m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette is to bus via Chicago which takes 10h 4m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Lafayette Bus Stop via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to West Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to West Lafayette.
There are 45+ hotels available in West Lafayette.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and West Lafayette. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.