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How to get fromEvanston to Lafayetteby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Line 147 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    4h 33m
    $26–48

  2. Drive 133.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Evanston to Lafayettecar car 133.3 mi
    2h 30m
    $25–36

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    4h 35m
    $42–88

  4. Subway, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    3h 59m
    $40–271

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus Ord
    6h
    $57–73

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    5h 15m
    $438–1,145

Evanston to Lafayette by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 33m. 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.

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