There are 5 ways to get from Brookston to Chicago by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2h 42m$68–97Drive 110.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brookston to Chicagocar 110.9 mi
2h 1m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 46m$79–132Fly
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
2h 23m$80–283Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Lafayette Limo Inc, IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2Laffayette
5h 4m$78–120
Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brookston to Chicago is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Brookston to Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Brookston station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Brookston station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Brookston and Chicago is 136 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.
The best way to get from Brookston to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Brookston to Chicago, including transfers.
Brookston to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Brookston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Brookston to Chicago is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 3h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $290 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Brookston, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Lafayette Limo Inc, IN to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $54–60
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More Questions & Answers
Brookston to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Brookston. It is currently 10:18 PM in Brookston and 9:18 PM in Chicago.
Brookston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brookston to Chicago is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Brookston to Chicago.
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