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How to get fromJoliet to West Lafayetteby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to West Lafayette by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus via Auburn Gresham

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to 103rd St.-Washington Hts.train train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    4h 26m
    $26–44

  2. Drive 120.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to West Lafayettecar car 120.1 mi
    2h 27m
    $22–32

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 2m
    $47–104

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    4h 35m
    $44–273

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0100
    4h 46m
    $27–45

  6. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 27m
    $44–90

  7. Line 832 bus, line 364 bus, line 352 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Pace Harvey TC Bay Dbus bus 364
    3. Take the bus from Pace Harvey TC Bay A to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Jbus bus 352
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 42m
    $22–40

Joliet to West Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, and Chicago in around 5h 42m.

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