There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100
2h 20m$18–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 1m$35–80Drive 120.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to West Lafayettecar 120.5 mi
2h 11m$22–32Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 32m$38–266Bus via Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2h 24m$18–35
Chicago Union Station to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to West Lafayette is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Train Station station and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
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 Union Station and West Lafayette is 121 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $18 - $35.
The bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stop takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chicago Union Station to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Train Station.
Chicago Union Station to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 20m. 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
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 Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
West Lafayette is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 7:55 AM in Chicago Union Station and 8:55 AM in West Lafayette.
Chicago Union Station to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to West Lafayette is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Chicago Union Station to West Lafayette.
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