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

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus Detroit
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 40m
    $41–114

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 7m
    $124–264

  3. Drive 269.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lafayettecar car 269.6 mi
    4h 59m
    $50–72

  4. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    4h 58m
    $436–1,337

  5. Bus via Detroit Bus Station

    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 Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 55m
    $56–124

Detroit to Lafayette by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 7m.

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