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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 13m
    $49–105

  2. Drive 114.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Elkhartcar car 114.3 mi
    2h 38m
    $21–31

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    6h 13m
    $69–150

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 13m
    $54–90

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Goshen, INbus bus Chicago
    6h 59m
    $29–89

West Lafayette to Elkhart by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 13m.

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