What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lafayette is to fly and bus which costs $140 - $210 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lafayette is to fly and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $140 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at S Public Rd & E Spaulding St via Union Station Gate B17 and US 36 & Broomfield Station Gate E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Denver via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 34m.

How far is it from Chicago to Lafayette?

The distance between Chicago and Lafayette is 953 miles. The road distance is 1001.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Lafayette without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lafayette without a car is to train which takes 20h 34m and costs $330 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Lafayette?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Chicago to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lafayette bus from?

Chicago to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lafayette train from?

Chicago to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lafayette is to train which takes 20h 34m and costs $330 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 23h 24m.

Where does the Chicago to Lafayette bus arrive?

Chicago to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lafayette?

Lafayette is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 1:14 PM in Chicago and 12:14 PM in Lafayette.

Where does the Chicago to Lafayette train arrive?

Chicago to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lafayette is 1001 miles. It takes approximately 15h 56m to drive from Chicago to Lafayette.

Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 443+ hotels available in Lafayette.

Chicago to Lafayette - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Lafayette by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver, bus
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane MDW - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus
6h 29m
$142–204
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane ORD - COS
2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus
9h 54m
$136–494
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
20h 34m
$333–679
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
23h 24m
$159–295
Drive 995.4 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Lafayettecar 995.4 mi
15h 56m
$182–263
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane ORD - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus
6h 50m
$192–464
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Denver, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)plane MKE - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus
7h 53m
$248–829
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane MDW - COS
2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus
9h 20m
$162–624

Chicago to Lafayette by train and bus (Amtrak)

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20h 34mAverage Duration

$333Cheapest Price

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Distance: 947.5 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lafayette, CO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $330–700 and the journey takes 18h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–290 and the journey takes 21h 35m.

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