4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
13 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 2 buses that leave Lafayette, IN for Grand Rapids, MI on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 300 km distance in an average of 13 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 18 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:30 AM8h15Lafayette, IN6:45 PMGrand Rapids, MI$911One-way0 transfers
11:55 PM18h15Lafayette, IN6:10 PMGrand Rapids, MI$1631One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM8h15Lafayette, IN6:45 PMGrand Rapids, MI$911One-way0 transfers
- 11:55 PM18h15Lafayette, IN6:10 PMGrand Rapids, MI$1631One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $91. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $91, and a flight costs an average of $232.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$108 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $304 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI costing on average $108 (€89).
A train is $201 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI costing on average $304 (€249).
Other travel options to Grand Rapids, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 10h 53m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Amtrak Thruway | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Live departures
Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:55 PM Lafayette, IN | 19h15 | 7:10 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| 10:30 AM Lafayette, IN | 8h15 | 6:45 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI
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Buses from Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 12:15. The fastest bus covers the 186 miles (300 km) distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 15m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 12:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Lafayette, IN to Grand Rapids, MI
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