There are 4 ways to get from West Lafayette to Syracuse by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary, IN to Goshen, INbus Chicago
5h 39m$63–133Drive 108.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Lafayette to Syracusecar 108.4 mi
2h 29m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
6h 50m$127–218Bus via Lafayette Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
- Take the bus from Gary, IN to Goshen, INbus Chicago
5h 49m$60–119
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Syracuse is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Syracuse is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette station to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Goshen, IN via Gary, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Syracuse station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Syracuse is 197 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Syracuse without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from West Lafayette to Syracuse, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Syracuse bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
West Lafayette to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Syracuse is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Syracuse, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Syracuse via Gary, IN and Goshen, IN in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Syracuse via Chicago Union Station and Elkhart Amtrak Station in around 6h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $19–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary, IN to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary, IN to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
West Lafayette to Syracuse bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
West Lafayette to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Syracuse is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from West Lafayette to Syracuse.
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