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How to get fromJackson to Lafayetteby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    7h 34m
    $93–142

  2. Drive 219.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Lafayettecar car 219.4 mi
    4h 7m
    $40–58

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 42m
    $98–212

  4. Train, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    6h 11m
    $456–1,379

  5. Bus via Jackson Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    8h 34m
    $54–104

Jackson to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Jackson Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 42m.

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