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 via Indianapolis
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the taxi from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decaturtaxi
5h 32m$147–204Drive 140.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Lafayette to Decaturcar 140.3 mi
2h 30m$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$163–277Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the taxi from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decaturtaxi
6h 23m$153–232Bus, train, taxi
- 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 8m$146–242
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Decatur is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Decatur is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between West Lafayette and Decatur is 233 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 via Indianapolis which takes 5h 32m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from West Lafayette to Decatur, including transfers.
Decatur is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 2:07 AM in West Lafayette and 1:07 AM in Decatur.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Decatur is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m 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 Indianapolis, walk to Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), 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
- $30–75
- 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
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- 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 Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- 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
- $19–40
- 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 Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $90–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
A Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-732-8294
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
A Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-732-8294
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