There are 3 ways to get from Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
1h 35m$14–45Drive 64.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayettecar 64.1 mi
1h 15m$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
1h 36m$24–50
Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $11 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Indianapolis, IN and West Lafayette is 64 miles. The road distance is 64.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $14 - $45.
The bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $14 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–19 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette.
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