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How to get fromBuffalo Grove to Lafayetteby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    5h 15m
    $32–57

  2. Drive 147.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo Grove to Lafayettecar car 147.4 mi
    2h 49m
    $27–39

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 46m
    $44–92

  4. Line 604 bus, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    3h 41m
    $41–270

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus Ord
    6h 15m
    $58–74

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    4h 57m
    $439–1,144

Buffalo Grove to Lafayette by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 1m.

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