What is the cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Lansing?

The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Lansing is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between West Lafayette and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago Union Station, NBD Harrison past Service and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between West Lafayette and Lansing?

No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from West Lafayette to Lansing?

The distance between West Lafayette and Lansing is 337 miles. The road distance is 244.4 miles.

How do I travel from West Lafayette to Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Lansing without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 7m and costs $130 - $220.

How long does it take to get from West Lafayette to Lansing?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from West Lafayette to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Lansing bus from?

West Lafayette to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Lansing train from?

West Lafayette to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from West Lafayette to Lansing?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Lansing is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the West Lafayette to Lansing bus arrive?

West Lafayette to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the West Lafayette to Lansing train arrive?

West Lafayette to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from West Lafayette to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Lansing is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from West Lafayette to Lansing.

Where can I stay near Lansing?

There are 68+ hotels available in Lansing.

West Lafayette to Lansing - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from West Lafayette to Lansing by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 7m
$133–215
Drive 243 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Lafayette to Lansingcar 243 mi
4h 21m
$45–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 13m
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
5h 25m
$93–323
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
9h 17m
$181–286
Bus via Kalamazoo
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus
10h 40m
$69–138
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 29m
$448–1,374

West Lafayette to Lansing by bus, foot, and train

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8h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.8 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to SBD Capitol past W Washtenaw St via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 9h 17m.

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