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

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There are 4 ways to get from West Lafayette to South Bend by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    4h 15m
    $28–60

  2. Drive 108.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to South Bendcar car 108.7 mi
    2h 15m
    $20–29

  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 South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    5h 53m
    $65–134

  4. Bus via Lafayette Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    4h 25m
    $25–47

West Lafayette to South Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to South Bend, IN via Gary in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 53m.

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