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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Gilmanby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    4h 56m
    $50–99

  2. Drive 69.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Gilmancar car 69.9 mi
    1h 32m
    $13–19

  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 Gilman Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h
    $64–134

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h
    $44–89

  5. Bus, line 359 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O to Homewood Metra Stationbus bus 359
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Gilman Stationtrain train
    6h 1m
    $37–77

West Lafayette to Gilman by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gilman Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h.

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