There are 4 ways to get from Dowagiac to West Lafayette by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Chicago
best- Take the bus from Dowagiac Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 17m$55–87Drive 133.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dowagiac to West Lafayettecar 133.2 mi
2h 51m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dowagiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 12m$68–146Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dowagiac Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 23m$60–97
Dowagiac to West Lafayette by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dowagiac to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dowagiac to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dowagiac station to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Dowagiac Station and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Dowagiac station to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Dowagiac Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Dowagiac and West Lafayette is 233 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.
The best way to get from Dowagiac to West Lafayette without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 5h 17m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Dowagiac to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Dowagiac to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dowagiac Station.
Dowagiac to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dowagiac Station.
The best way to get from Dowagiac to West Lafayette is to bus via Chicago which takes 5h 17m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Dowagiac, MI, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Dowagiac Station to Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dowagiac Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dowagiac Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dowagiac Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Dowagiac Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
Dowagiac to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Dowagiac to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dowagiac to West Lafayette is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Dowagiac to West Lafayette.
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