There are 4 ways to get from LaPorte to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Porte, IN to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 19m$41–99Drive 91.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from LaPorte to Lafayettecar 91.7 mi
2h 9m$17–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Porte, IN to Chicagobus Columbus-Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 50m$53–134Train
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 7m$88–144
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from LaPorte to Lafayette is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from LaPorte to Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from LaPorte to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from La Porte, IN and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from LaPorte to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from 11th Street and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Jackson-Blue and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between LaPorte and Lafayette is 193 miles. The road distance is 92.3 miles.
The best way to get from LaPorte to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from LaPorte to Lafayette, including transfers.
LaPorte to Lafayette bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from La Porte, IN station.
LaPorte to Lafayette train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from 11th Street station.
The best way to get from LaPorte to Lafayette is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between LaPorte, IN, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from LaPorte to Lafayette Amtrak Station via La Porte, IN, Chicago, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from LaPorte to Lafayette Amtrak Station via 11th Street, Van Buren St., Jackson-Blue, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 7m.
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from La Porte, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from La Porte, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
LaPorte to Lafayette bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Lafayette is 1h ahead of LaPorte. It is currently 4:34 PM in LaPorte and 5:34 PM in Lafayette.
LaPorte to Lafayette train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between LaPorte to Lafayette is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from LaPorte to Lafayette.
There are 45+ hotels available in Lafayette.