There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to DeKalb by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
4h 50m$28–47Train
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
7h 6m$40–89Drive 172.2 mi
- Drive from West Lafayette to DeKalbcar 172.2 mi
3h 22m$32–46Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
5h 56m$28–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
6h 15m$34–63
West Lafayette to DeKalb by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to DeKalb is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to DeKalb is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between West Lafayette and DeKalb is 189 miles. The road distance is 173.2 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from West Lafayette to DeKalb, including transfers.
West Lafayette to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
West Lafayette to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to DeKalb is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 7h 6m.
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
- $29–75
- 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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
West Lafayette to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 10:32 PM in West Lafayette and 9:32 PM in DeKalb.
West Lafayette to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to DeKalb is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from West Lafayette to DeKalb.
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