There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Otterbein by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
2h 52m$64–94Drive 109.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Otterbeincar 109.6 mi
2h 22m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 23m$80–129Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 5m$68–310
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Otterbein is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Otterbein is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Otterbein station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Otterbein station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Chicago and Otterbein is 134 miles. The road distance is 110.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Otterbein without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Chicago to Otterbein, including transfers.
Chicago to Otterbein bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Otterbein train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Otterbein is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 3h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $310 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Otterbein, 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 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Otterbein bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Otterbein is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:10 AM in Chicago and 2:10 AM in Otterbein.
Chicago to Otterbein train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Otterbein is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Chicago to Otterbein.
There are 47+ hotels available in Otterbein.