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

The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Sycamore is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Sycamore is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between West Lafayette and Sycamore?

No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Sycamore. However, there are services departing from Purdue Memorial Union and arriving at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride via O'Hare MMF Bay 8 and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between West Lafayette and Sycamore?

No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Sycamore. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from West Lafayette to Sycamore?

The distance between West Lafayette and Sycamore is 194 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Sycamore without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $130 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from West Lafayette to Sycamore, including transfers.

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

West Lafayette to Sycamore bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Purdue Memorial Union station.

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

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

Train or bus from West Lafayette to Sycamore?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Sycamore is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $130 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the West Lafayette to Sycamore bus arrive?

West Lafayette to Sycamore bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.

What is the time difference between West Lafayette and Sycamore?

Sycamore is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 5:02 AM in West Lafayette and 4:02 AM in Sycamore.

Where does the West Lafayette to Sycamore train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Lafayette to Sycamore?

Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Sycamore is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from West Lafayette to Sycamore.

Where can I stay near Sycamore?

There are 11+ hotels available in Sycamore.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from West Lafayette to Sycamore by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, train, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
4h 35m
$133–171
Drive 169.8 mi
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1. Drive from West Lafayette to Sycamorecar 169.8 mi
3h 35m
$31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
6h 4m
$98–150
Fly from Purdue University Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
3. Take the taxi from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Sycamoretaxi
4h 24m
$108–315
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
6h 18m
$49–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Stationbus Greyhound US0100
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
6h 25m
$49–79
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
5h 50m
$514–1,437

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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Distance: 192.7 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Sycamore via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Sycamore via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Elburn in around 6h 4m.

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