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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Lafayette takes 24h 45m and the fastest bus takes 22h 30m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Lafayette. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 45m
Duration
1,111 mi
Distance
$229
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Lafayette bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Chicago and Lafayette. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Lafayette at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA22h 30m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA22h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA22h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA22h 30m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA33h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Lafayette? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,111.5 mi
  • Duration: 24h 45m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette via Memphis Bus Station in around 21h 15m.

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