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How to get fromSouth Bend to West Lafayetteby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Gary

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    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0120S
    4h 30m
    $24–47

  2. Drive 108.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to West Lafayettecar car 108.6 mi
    2h 14m
    $20–29

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 6m
    $62–135

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    5h 35m
    $53–87

South Bend to West Lafayette by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Lafayette Bus Stop via Gary, IN and Gary Bus Station in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 6m.

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