There are 4 ways to get from Somerset to West Lafayette by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
7h 53m$147–209Drive 209 mi
cheapest- Drive from Somerset to West Lafayettecar 209 mi
3h 57m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 1m$149–284Bus via Gary
- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
7h 55m$96–149
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Somerset to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Somerset to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Somerset station to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Jackson Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Somerset station to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Jackson Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Somerset and West Lafayette is 349 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.
The best way to get from Somerset to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Somerset to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Somerset to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson Station.
Somerset to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson Station.
The best way to get from Somerset to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs $140 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Somerset, MI, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Somerset to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Jackson Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Somerset to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Jackson Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Somerset to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Somerset to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to West Lafayette is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Somerset to West Lafayette.
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