There are 3 ways to get from Lafayette to Porter by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
2h 57m$36–64Drive 101.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lafayette to Portercar 101.2 mi
1h 45m$19–27Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl / ...
5h 20m$60–105
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Porter is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Porter is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Porter. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Gary, IN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Porter. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Dune Park via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Lafayette and Porter is 110 miles. The road distance is 101.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Porter without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Lafayette to Porter, including transfers.
Lafayette to Porter bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Lafayette to Porter train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Porter is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Porter, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Porter via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 5h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $19–45
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More Questions & Answers
Lafayette to Porter bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Porter is 1h behind Lafayette. It is currently 12:30 AM in Lafayette and 11:30 PM in Porter.
Lafayette to Porter train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Porter is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Lafayette to Porter.
There are 103+ hotels available in Porter.