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

The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Detroit is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Detroit is to drive which takes 5h and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between West Lafayette and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between West Lafayette and Detroit?

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

How far is it from West Lafayette to Detroit?

The distance between West Lafayette and Detroit is 345 miles. The road distance is 273.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $35 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from West Lafayette to Detroit, including transfers.

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

West Lafayette to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.

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

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

Train or bus from West Lafayette to Detroit?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Detroit is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the West Lafayette to Detroit bus arrive?

West Lafayette to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

Where does the West Lafayette to Detroit train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Lafayette to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Detroit is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from West Lafayette to Detroit.

How do I get a train ticket from West Lafayette to Detroit?

Book your West Lafayette to Detroit train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from West Lafayette to Detroit?

Book your West Lafayette to Detroit bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 473+ hotels available in Detroit.

West Lafayette to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

How to get fromWest Lafayette to Detroit

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

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
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
7h 35m
$38–90
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
9h 44m
$129–269
Drive 271.5 mi
1. Drive from West Lafayette to Detroitcar 271.5 mi
5h
$50–72
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
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
5h 11m
$87–495
Bus via Detroit Bus Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
8h 15m
$56–105
Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 10m
$119–184
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
6h 17m
$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 41m
$154–507

West Lafayette to Detroit by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 35mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from West Lafayette to Detroit.

Launch map view

Distance: 343.1 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 44m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.