There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Lafayette by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
2h 15m$23–45Line 29 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington & Clark/Dearborn to 95th Red Line Stationbus 29
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
4h 29m$20–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 1m$65–110Drive 121.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Lafayettecar 121.3 mi
2h 12m$21–30Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 18m$34–246
Chicago Loop to Lafayette by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Lafayette is to line 29 bus and bus which costs $20 - $30 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $20 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Lafayette is 121 miles. The road distance is 122 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $23 - $45.
The bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chicago Loop to Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Lafayette is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 3h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $250 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Washington & Clark/Dearborn to 95th Red Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Loop to Lafayette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Lafayette is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 4:51 AM in Chicago Loop and 5:51 AM in Lafayette.
Chicago Loop to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Lafayette is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Chicago Loop to Lafayette.
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