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

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Lansing is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Gary Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and Lansing?

No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Lansing?

The distance between Lafayette and Lansing is 309 miles. The road distance is 243.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lafayette to Lansing without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 7h 43m and costs $50 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Lafayette to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Lansing bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Lansing train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lafayette to Lansing?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Lansing is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 7h 43m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 9h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $600 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Lafayette to Lansing bus arrive?

Lafayette to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.

Where does the Lafayette to Lansing train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lafayette to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Lansing is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Lafayette to Lansing.

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

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Where can I stay near Lansing?

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Lafayette to Lansing - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to Lansing by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or shuttle

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Bus via Benton Harbor
best
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
7h 43m
$54–113
Drive 242 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lafayette to Lansingcar 242 mi
4h 19m
$45–64
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
9h 8m
$108–223
Fly Purdue University Airport to Capital Region International Airport
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane LAF - LAN
6h 24m
$83–553
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 10m
$101–156
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
5h 24m
$123–543
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 22m
$448–1,374

Lafayette to Lansing by bus

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7h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 307.1 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 9h 8m.

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