There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane ORD - LFT
6h 39m$114–478Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lafayettebus FlixBus N2211
20h 45m$173–317Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
24h 6m$348–715Drive 955 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Lafayettecar 955 mi
15h 59m$175–252Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane MDW - LFT
6h 27m$134–618Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MDW - MSY
- Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit Systembus
8h 23m$144–700Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ORD - MSY
- Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit Systembus
8h 46m$354–750
Chicago to Lafayette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lafayette is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 15h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lafayette is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lafayette via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 6m.
The distance between Chicago and Lafayette is 870 miles. The road distance is 960.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 20h 45m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Chicago to Lafayette, including transfers.
Chicago to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lafayette is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 20h 45m, you could also train, which costs $340 - $750 and takes 24h 6m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lafayette, 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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette via Memphis Bus Station in around 20h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Chicago to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lafayette is 961 miles. It takes approximately 15h 59m to drive from Chicago to Lafayette.
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