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How to get fromChicago to Lafayetteby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Lafayette by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kewanee Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2h 27m
    $73–131

  2. Drive 157.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Lafayettecar car 157.4 mi
    2h 58m
    $29–42

  3. Fly to Peoria International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ORD - PIA
    2. Take the taxi from Peoria-Airport-PIA to Lafayettetaxi taxi
    3h 41m
    $168–425

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Lafayettetaxi taxi
    3h 59m
    $178–445

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kewanee Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 8m.

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