There are 5 ways to get from West Lafayette to Decatur by bus, taxi, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the taxi from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decaturtaxi
6h 23m$175–276Drive 140.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Lafayette to Decaturcar 140.3 mi
2h 29m$26–37Train, taxi
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Lincoln Station to Decaturtaxi
7h 53m$148–542Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Lincoln Station to Decaturtaxi
6h 49m$135–364Bus, train, taxi via Chicago
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Lincoln Station to Decaturtaxi
7h 13m$137–374
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Decatur is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Decatur is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between West Lafayette and Decatur is 287 miles. The road distance is 141.1 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Decatur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 23m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from West Lafayette to Decatur, including transfers.
Decatur is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 3:58 PM in West Lafayette and 2:58 PM in Decatur.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Decatur is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from West Lafayette to Decatur.
There are 22+ hotels available in Decatur.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Decatur, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from West Lafayette to Decatur. However, you can take the bus to Chicago, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, then take the taxi to Decatur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Lincoln Station, then take the taxi to Decatur.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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 Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $90–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
A Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-732-8294
A Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-732-8294
A Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-732-8294
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