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

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There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to West Lafayette by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane LAN - LAF
    4h 13m
    $87–431

  2. Drive 246.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to West Lafayettecar car 246.5 mi
    4h 24m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    8h 24m
    $94–146

  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 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 Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 17m
    $58–111

East Lansing to West Lafayette by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and West 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 Bus Stop via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 24m.

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