There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to LaPorte by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.train Lakeshore / ...
1h 45m$46–57Drive 66.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to LaPortecar 66.8 mi
1h 20m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to La Portebus Bsb 24
1h 45m$18–52Bus via La Porte, IN
- Take the bus from Chicago to La Porte, INbus Chicago
1h 45m$17–52
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to LaPorte is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to LaPorte is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to LaPorte. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at La Porte via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago to LaPorte. However, there are services departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at Carroll Ave. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Chicago and LaPorte is 68 miles. The road distance is 67.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to LaPorte without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Chicago to LaPorte, including transfers.
Chicago to LaPorte bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to LaPorte train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Van Buren St. station.
The best way to get from Chicago to LaPorte is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $55 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and LaPorte, IN, USA?
South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave. hourly. Tickets cost $11–13 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to La Porte once daily. Tickets cost $6–40 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to La Porte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to La Porte, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to LaPorte bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at La Porte station.
Chicago to LaPorte train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Carroll Ave. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to LaPorte is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Chicago to LaPorte.
There are 200+ hotels available in LaPorte.