There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
2h 30m$23–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 1m$35–80Drive 121.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Lafayettecar 121.3 mi
2h 12m$23–32Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 21m$38–266
Chicago Loop to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Lafayette is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
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 30m and costs $23 - $45.
The bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chicago Loop to Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union 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 30m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Lafayette is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 5:17 PM in Chicago Loop and 6:17 PM 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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