What is the cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Dearborn?

The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Dearborn is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Dearborn?

The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Dearborn is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $85 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between West Lafayette and Dearborn?

No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Schaefer & Michigan via Indianapolis, IN and Lafayette & Fifth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between West Lafayette and Dearborn?

No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from West Lafayette to Dearborn?

The distance between West Lafayette and Dearborn is 318 miles. The road distance is 268.6 miles.

How do I travel from West Lafayette to Dearborn without a car?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Dearborn without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 8h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from West Lafayette to Dearborn?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from West Lafayette to Dearborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Dearborn bus from?

West Lafayette to Dearborn bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Dearborn train from?

West Lafayette to Dearborn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from West Lafayette to Dearborn?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Dearborn is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 8h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the West Lafayette to Dearborn bus arrive?

West Lafayette to Dearborn bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Indianapolis station.

Where does the West Lafayette to Dearborn train arrive?

West Lafayette to Dearborn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from West Lafayette to Dearborn?

Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Dearborn is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from West Lafayette to Dearborn.

Where can I stay near Dearborn?

There are 535+ hotels available in Dearborn.

West Lafayette to Dearborn - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from West Lafayette to Dearborn by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
4h 52m
$87–495
Drive 267 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Lafayette to Dearborncar 267 mi
4h 56m
$49–71
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
8h 24m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
8h 44m
$106–218
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Pmu to ORD Airportbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 35m
$208–723
Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
6h 12m
$154–506
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
8h 55m
$52–106
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
9h 44m
$126–261

Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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Distance: 316.2 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Dearborn, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Schaefer & Michigan via Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI, and Lafayette & Fifth in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Michigan & Schaefer via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 9h 44m.

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