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Trip Overview

The average bus between West Lafayette, IN and Chicago takes 3h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. 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.

3h 30m
Duration
124 mi
Distance
$27
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

West Lafayette, IN to Chicago bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between West Lafayette, IN and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Lafayette, IN is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Chicago at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at CityBus Center: BUS215 and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 56m • 1 change
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    CityBusFlixbus USA3h 16m • 1 change
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    CityBusFlixbus USA2h 46m • 1 change
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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 56m • 1 change
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    CityBusFlixbus USA3h 16m • 1 change
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    CityBusFlixbus USA2h 46m • 1 change
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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 56m • 1 change
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    CityBusFlixbus USA3h 16m • 1 change
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    CityBusFlixbus USA2h 46m • 1 change
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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 56m • 1 change
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    CityBusFlixbus USA3h 16m • 1 change
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    CityBusFlixbus USA2h 46m • 1 change
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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 56m • 1 change
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    CityBusFlixbus USA3h 16m • 1 change
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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 56m • 1 change
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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 56m • 1 change
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    CityBusFlixbus USA3h 16m • 1 change
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    CityBusFlixbus USA2h 46m • 1 change
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    CityBusGreyhound USA3h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from West Lafayette, IN to Chicago? 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.

Map of how to get from West Lafayette, IN to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 123.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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