The average bus between West Lafayette, IN and Chicago takes 6h 21m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from West Lafayette, IN to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between West Lafayette, IN and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 11:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Lafayette, IN is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Chicago at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Columbia St & 4th St and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette, IN to Chicago. However, there are services departing from West Lafayette, IN station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
West Lafayette, IN to Chicago bus services, operated by CityBus, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
West Lafayette, IN to Chicago bus services, operated by CityBus, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between West Lafayette, IN and Chicago is 171.6 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
