There are 4 ways to get from West Lafayette to Chesterton by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus Nashville
2h 49m$37–66Drive 90.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Lafayette to Chestertoncar 90.2 mi
2h 6m$17–24Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Lakeshore / ...
5h 10m$57–115Bus via Lafayette Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
2h 59m$34–49
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Chesterton is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Chesterton is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette station to Chesterton. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Gary, IN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Chesterton. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Dune Park via LaSalle/Van Buren and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Chesterton is 111 miles. The road distance is 90.7 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Chesterton without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from West Lafayette to Chesterton, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Chesterton bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
West Lafayette to Chesterton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Chesterton is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chesterton via Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 5h 10m.
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
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $19–45
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Booking & Getting There
West Lafayette to Chesterton bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Chesterton is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 10:40 AM in West Lafayette and 9:40 AM in Chesterton.
West Lafayette to Chesterton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Chesterton is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from West Lafayette to Chesterton.
There are 118+ hotels available in Chesterton.