There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to West Lafayette, IN by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
3h$25–45Drive 120.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to West Lafayette, INcar 120.8 mi
2h 14m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 31m$40–81Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
3h 1m$38–265Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
5h 7m$32–65
Chicago to West Lafayette, IN by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to West Lafayette, IN is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to West Lafayette, IN is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to West Lafayette, IN. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Purdue West on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS566 via Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to West Lafayette, IN station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Chicago and West Lafayette, IN is 123 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to West Lafayette, IN without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Chicago to West Lafayette, IN, including transfers.
Chicago to West Lafayette, IN bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to West Lafayette, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to West Lafayette, IN is to bus which takes 3h and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 3h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and West Lafayette, 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 $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
- $35–80
- 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
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to West Lafayette, IN bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
West Lafayette, IN is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:14 PM in Chicago and 5:14 PM in West Lafayette, IN.
Chicago to West Lafayette, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to West Lafayette, IN is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Chicago to West Lafayette, IN.
There are 50+ hotels available in West Lafayette, IN.