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

The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Detroit Station is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Detroit Station is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between West Lafayette and Detroit Station?

No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Detroit Station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee via Indianapolis, IN and Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between West Lafayette and Detroit Station?

No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Detroit Station. 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 Station?

The distance between West Lafayette and Detroit Station is 349 miles. The road distance is 274.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Detroit Station without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $35 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from West Lafayette to Detroit Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from West Lafayette to Detroit Station?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Detroit Station is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the West Lafayette to Detroit Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the West Lafayette to Detroit Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Lafayette to Detroit Station?

Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Detroit Station is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from West Lafayette to Detroit Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Detroit Station?

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

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

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Bus
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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
8h 17m
$39–91
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 Detroittrain Wolverine
8h 44m
$109–225
Drive 272.9 mi
1. Drive from West Lafayette to Detroit Stationcar 272.9 mi
5h 1m
$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 29m
$438–1,337
Bus via Congress St (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
9h 5m
$50–104
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
$129–270
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 35m
$189–725
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 59m
$155–507

West Lafayette to Detroit Station by bus and foot

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Distance: 347.2 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee via Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 44m.

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