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

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Lafayette by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane LAN - LAF
    4h 19m
    $87–431

  2. Drive 245.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Lafayettecar car 245.7 mi
    4h 23m
    $45–65

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    8h 30m
    $99–156

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 1m
    $101–221

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    6h
    $444–1,367

  6. Bus via Benton Harbor

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 29m
    $63–121

East Lansing to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Lafayette Amtrak Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 30m.

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