There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lafayette Station by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
2h 20m$23–45Bus via Lafayette Bus Stop (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100
2h 24m$18–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 1m$30–70Drive 119.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Lafayette Stationcar 119.9 mi
2h 13m$22–32Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 26m$34–256Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
3h 53m$18–30
Chicago to Lafayette Station by bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lafayette Station is to bus via Lafayette Bus Stop which costs $18 - $30 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lafayette Station is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Chicago and Lafayette Station is 121 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lafayette Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $45.
The bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chicago to Lafayette Station bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Lafayette Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lafayette Station is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 3h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $260 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lafayette Station, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Lafayette Station bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Chicago to Lafayette Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lafayette Station is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Chicago to Lafayette Station.
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