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

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

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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
    $126–265

  3. Drive 270.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to West Lafayettecar car 270.4 mi
    5h
    $50–72

  4. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    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 27m
    $450–1,342

  5. Bus via Lafayette Bus Stop (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 / ...
    8h 10m
    $52–99

  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
    8h 3m
    $172–550

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 20m
    $169–737

Detroit to West 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 West 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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