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How to get fromChicago to Lafayette Amtrak Stationby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lafayette Amtrak Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ORD - LFT
    6h 39m
    $114–478

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    24h 6m
    $346–714

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    27h 30m
    $169–331

  4. Drive 954.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lafayette Amtrak Stationcar car 954.7 mi
    15h 58m
    $175–252

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MDW - LFT
    6h 26m
    $134–618

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    8h 23m
    $144–700

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    8h 46m
    $354–750

Chicago to Lafayette Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration24h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 864.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lafayette Amtrak Station, LA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 24h 6m.

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