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How to get fromGurnee to West Lafayetteby train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gurnee to West Lafayette by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0100
    5h 35m
    $32–47

  2. Drive  159.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gurnee to West Lafayettecar car 159.2 mi
    2h 59m
    $29–41

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 16m
    $75–122

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    5h 36m
    $29–47

Gurnee to West Lafayette by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 16m.

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