There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to Batavia by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Chicago
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
5h 3m$25–44Train via Aurora
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
6h 2m$45–89Drive 148.2 mi
- Drive from West Lafayette to Bataviacar 148.2 mi
3h 4m$27–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
5h 33m$26–46Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
6h 21m$47–92
West Lafayette to Batavia by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Batavia is to bus and train which costs $26 - $50 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Batavia is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Batavia. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Aurora via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Batavia is 168 miles. The road distance is 149 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Batavia without a car is to bus and train via Chicago which takes 5h 3m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from West Lafayette to Batavia, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Batavia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Batavia is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 10:07 PM in West Lafayette and 9:07 PM in Batavia.
West Lafayette to Batavia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Batavia is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from West Lafayette to Batavia.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Batavia, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Main St & Batavia Ave via Chicago Union Station, Aurora, and Aurora Transportation Center Bay E in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- 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 Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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