There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
1h 50m$15–43Drive 64.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to West Lafayette, INcar 64.8 mi
1h 16m$12–18Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
2h 6m$25–50Line 8 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Washington St & Illinois St to Indianapolis Airportbus 8
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus Indianapolis
3h 21m$31–42
Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to West Lafayette, IN. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Purdue West on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS566 via Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Indianapolis and West Lafayette, IN is 66 miles. The road distance is 65.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $15 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN, including transfers.
Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $15 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $14–45 and the journey takes 1h 20m. 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.
- 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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- indygo.net
Bus from Washington St & Illinois St to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.indygo.net/
- Schedules at
- https://www.indygo.net/routes/
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Indianapolis to West Lafayette, IN.
There are 50+ hotels available in West Lafayette, IN.