There are 3 ways to get from Chicago Heights to West Lafayette by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 352 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Jbus 352
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
4h 21m$20–38Drive 97 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Heights to West Lafayettecar 97 mi
1h 47m$18–26Train
- Take the train from 211th St. to Van Buren St.train Me
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 1m$43–93
Chicago Heights to West Lafayette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Heights to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Heights to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Heights to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Heights to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from 211th St. and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Jackson-Blue and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Chicago Heights and West Lafayette is 131 miles. The road distance is 97.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Heights to West Lafayette without a car is to line 352 bus and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Chicago Heights to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Chicago Heights to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy station.
Chicago Heights to West Lafayette train services, operated by Metra, depart from 211th St. station.
The best way to get from Chicago Heights to West Lafayette is to line 352 bus and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Chicago Heights, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy to Lafayette Bus Stop via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J and Chicago in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincoln Hwy & Chicago Rd to Lafayette Amtrak Station via 211th St Metra, 211th St., Van Buren St., Jackson-Blue, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from 211th St. to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Heights to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Chicago Heights. It is currently 11:38 AM in Chicago Heights and 12:38 PM in West Lafayette.
Chicago Heights to West Lafayette train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Heights to West Lafayette is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Chicago Heights to West Lafayette.
There are 50+ hotels available in West Lafayette.