There are 4 ways to get from West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus Chicago
5h 27m$29–60Drive 108.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bendcar 108.4 mi
2h 15m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 3m$78–153Bus via Lafayette Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus Chicago
5h 37m$26–47
West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette station to Indiana University South Bend. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Mishawaka at IU South Bend via Gary and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Indiana University South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Indiana University South Bend is 156 miles. The road distance is 109.1 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Indiana University South Bend, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indiana University South Bend via Gary, South Street Station, and Mishawaka at IU South Bend in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indiana University South Bend via Chicago Union Station and South Bend Station in around 6h 3m.
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $19–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- 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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from West Lafayette to Indiana University South Bend.
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