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

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There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Joliet by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train via Auburn Gresham

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    4h 15m
    $26–42

  2. Drive 120.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Jolietcar car 120.3 mi
    2h 28m
    $22–32

  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 Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    5h 14m
    $51–105

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    4h 17m
    $32–54

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    4h 40m
    $22–41

  6. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    5h 38m
    $47–90

West Lafayette to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 4h 40m.

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