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

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to West Lafayette by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0100
    7h 28m
    $82–126

  2. Drive 208.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to West Lafayettecar car 208.1 mi
    4h
    $38–55

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 9m
    $92–196

  4. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane GRR - LAF
    6h 49m
    $60–385

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers 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 / ...
    7h 32m
    $82–126

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    7h 43m
    $95–382

Grand Rapids to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Train Station in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 9m.

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