There are 8 ways to get from Macomb to West Lafayette by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Chicago
best- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 37m$98–199Drive 212.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macomb to West Lafayettecar 212.8 mi
5h 2m$39–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
9h 15m$72–152Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Macomb to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
6h 34m$193–309Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
7h 2m$103–209Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 33m$115–244Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
7h 7m$118–430Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane PIA - LAF
8h 23m$85–382
Macomb to West Lafayette by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macomb to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Macomb to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Macomb station to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Macomb Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Macomb and West Lafayette is 373 miles. The road distance is 214 miles.
The best way to get from Macomb to West Lafayette without a car is to train and bus via Chicago which takes 6h 37m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Macomb to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Macomb to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Macomb Station.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Macomb. It is currently 7:46 AM in Macomb and 8:46 AM in West Lafayette.
Macomb to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macomb to West Lafayette is 214 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Macomb to West Lafayette.
What companies run services between Macomb, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Macomb Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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