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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Lafayette by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane LAN - LAF
    4h 24m
    $80–403

  2. Drive 241.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Lafayettecar car 241.8 mi
    4h 18m
    $45–64

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 2m
    $103–233

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    9h 11m
    $101–158

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 4m
    $64–121

Lansing to Lafayette by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Lafayette Amtrak Station via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 2m.

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