There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 55m$37–55Drive 153.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Effingham to West Lafayettecar 153.4 mi
3h 16m$27–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 52m$175–278Bus via Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Nashville
5h$40–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 16m$66–103
Effingham to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Effingham station to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Effingham and West Lafayette is 207 miles. The road distance is 154.3 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Effingham to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Effingham to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Effingham to Lafayette Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
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Booking & Getting There
Effingham to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 11:24 AM in Effingham and 12:24 PM in West Lafayette.
Effingham to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to West Lafayette is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Effingham to West Lafayette.
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