There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Lake Michigan by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Chicago Bus Station
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2h 34m$22–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 36m$42–83Drive 120.6 mi
- Drive from West Lafayette to Chicagocar 120.6 mi
2h 10m$22–32Fly Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
3h 12m$32–226Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Stationbus Greyhound US0100
3h 7m$22–40Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
4h 12m$62–368
West Lafayette to Lake Michigan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Lake Michigan is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Lake Michigan is 123 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus via Chicago Bus Station which takes 2h 34m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from West Lafayette to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.
West Lafayette to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Lake Michigan is to bus via Chicago Bus Station which takes 2h 34m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 3h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $230 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $15–24
- Adult
- $25–28
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More Questions & Answers
West Lafayette to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
West Lafayette to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Lake Michigan is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from West Lafayette to Lake Michigan.