There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayette by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
1h 20m$10–17Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
1h 51m$9–19Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
1h 52m$23–50Drive 63.3 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayettecar 63.3 mi
1h 12m$12–17
Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayette by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayette is to bus via Indianapolis Union Station which costs $9 - $19 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $11 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
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 (Station) and West Lafayette is 63 miles. The road distance is 63.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $10 - $17.
The bus from Indianapolis to Lafayette Bus Stop takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $10 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 1h 52m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis (Station), IN, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Lafayette Bus Stop every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayette is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Indianapolis (Station) to West Lafayette.
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