There are 4 ways to get from West Lafayette to Dolton by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
3h$19–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 53m$45–87Drive 102.4 mi
- Drive from West Lafayette to Doltoncar 102.4 mi
1h 58m$19–27Bus via Washington & Jefferson
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington & Jefferson to 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminalbus J14
4h 13m$28–50
West Lafayette to Dolton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Dolton is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Dolton is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Dolton. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Lincoln Ave & Doctor MLK Drive via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Z. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Dolton. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Riverdale via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Dolton is 125 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Dolton without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $19 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h to get from West Lafayette to Dolton, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Dolton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
West Lafayette to Dolton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Dolton is to bus which takes 3h and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Dolton, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Washington & Jefferson to 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
West Lafayette to Dolton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Dolton is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 5:28 PM in West Lafayette and 4:28 PM in Dolton.
West Lafayette to Dolton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Dolton is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from West Lafayette to Dolton.
There are 121+ hotels available in Dolton.