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How to get fromWest Lafayette to DeKalbby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to DeKalb by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    4h 50m
    $29–57

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    7h 5m
    $49–98

  3. Drive 172.2 mi

    1. Drive from West Lafayette to DeKalbcar car 172.2 mi
    3h 22m
    $32–46

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    6h 7m
    $34–63

  5. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    6h 10m
    $29–55

West Lafayette to DeKalb by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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 5m.

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