What is the distance between Lafayette and Detroit?

The distance between the two cities is 236 miles (380 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lafayette to Detroit?

Buses going from Lafayette to Detroit begin their journey at CityBus Center and reach their destination at Detroit Bus Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, Motown Museum, Old St. Mary, Detroit Zoo and Detroit Institute of Arts.

Bus Lafayette to Detroit from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lafayette to Detroit on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	11h 15m	3:45pm	Detroit Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	8h	10:55pm	Detroit Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	11h 55m	6:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Lafayette Bus Stop	9h 55m	8:40pm	Detroit Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:10pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	10h 50m	6:00am	Detroit Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:28 PM EST.

Get from Lafayette to Detroit

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

11h 15mAverage Duration

238 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Detroit?

Stops in Lafayette

A - CityBus Center

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lafayette, IN to Detroit, MI by bus

What is the distance between Lafayette and Detroit?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lafayette to Detroit?
What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$155

11/17

$74

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11/20

$69

11/21

$74

11/22

$62

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The cheapest trip from Lafayette, IN to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $62

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lafayette, IN to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $62 to $155 for a bus ticket from Lafayette, IN to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.