There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Lafayette by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Courtyard Lafayettebus
7h 39m$90–139Drive 121.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Lafayettecar 121.8 mi
2h 43m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 44m$117–228Bus
- Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Chicagobus Querétaro / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
8h 8m$112–169
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Lafayette is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Mattoon Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Charleston and Lafayette is 259 miles. The road distance is 122.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Lafayette without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Charleston to Lafayette, including transfers.
Charleston to Lafayette bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola.
Charleston to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Lafayette is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Charleston, IL, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Mattoon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Phillips Gas Station - Arcola, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Courtyard Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $26–29
- Walk up Cash
- $31–34
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $30–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Lafayette bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Lafayette is 1h ahead of Charleston. It is currently 1:58 AM in Charleston and 2:58 AM in Lafayette.
Charleston to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Lafayette is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Charleston to Lafayette.
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