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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Michiganby bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Michigan by bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Indianapolis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus Cincinnati
    7h 34m
    $53–136

  2. Drive 271.5 mi

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    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Detroitcar car 271.5 mi
    5h
    $50–72

  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 Detroittrain train Wolverine
    10h 14m
    $129–269

  4. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Detroit

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IND - DTW
    4h 52m
    $87–495

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    8h 5m
    $55–104

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    7h 15m
    $106–649

West Lafayette to Michigan by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Detroit, MI via Indianapolis and Indianapolis, IN in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 10h 14m.

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