There are 4 ways to get from Decatur to West Lafayette by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Decatur to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrtaxi
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
6h 27m$175–264Drive 139 mi
cheapest- Drive from Decatur to West Lafayettecar 139 mi
2h 33m$26–37Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Decatur to Lincoln Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 41m$140–240Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Decatur to Lincoln Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
7h$134–230
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Decatur and West Lafayette is 287 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to West Lafayette without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Decatur to West Lafayette, including transfers.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Decatur. It is currently 7:49 AM in Decatur and 8:49 AM in West Lafayette.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to West Lafayette is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Decatur to West Lafayette.
There are 45+ hotels available in West Lafayette.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Decatur to West Lafayette. However, you can take the taxi to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Chicago, then take the bus to Lafayette Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lincoln Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $90–150
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