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How to get fromFrankfort to Chicagoby taxi, bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Frankfort to Chicago by taxi, bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Frankfort to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2h 53m
    $106–142

  2. Drive 142.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Frankfort to Chicagocar car 142.9 mi
    2h 32m
    $27–38

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Frankfort to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    3h 57m
    $117–177

  4. Taxi to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Frankfort to Purdue University Airport (LAF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    2h 37m
    $121–331

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lebanon, IN to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120S
    4h 40m
    $81–116

  6. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    4h 42m
    $508–1,225

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    4h 19m
    $133–455

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 147.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Frankfort, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lebanon, IN to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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