What is the cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Detroit is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Detroit is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Detroit?

The distance between Lafayette and Detroit is 356 miles. The road distance is 272.2 miles.

How do I travel from Lafayette to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Detroit without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Lafayette to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Detroit bus from?

Lafayette to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Detroit train from?

Lafayette to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lafayette to Detroit?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Detroit is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Lafayette to Detroit bus arrive?

Lafayette to Detroit bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

Where does the Lafayette to Detroit train arrive?

Lafayette to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Detroit is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Lafayette to Detroit.

How do I get a train ticket from Lafayette to Detroit?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lafayette to Detroit?

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Where can I stay near Detroit?

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Lafayette to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lafayette to Detroit by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
7h 58m
$51–120
Drive 270.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lafayette to Detroitcar 270.6 mi
4h 58m
$50–72
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
9h 44m
$129–270
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
5h 1m
$437–1,335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
9h 5m
$54–127
Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 10m
$119–184
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
6h 17m
$188–723
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
7h 45m
$176–550

Lafayette to Detroit by train and bus

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7h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 354 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Detroit Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 5m.

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